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Covian Family History

Covian Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese (Covián): habitational name from a place called Covián in Asturias (Spain). Compare Cobian.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Covian family from?

You can see how Covian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Covian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Covian family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Covian's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Covian families in 1920.
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What did your Covian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Covian. 100% of Covian women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Covian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Covian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covian census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 123 immigration records available for the last name Covian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Covian. For the veterans among your Covian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covian lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Covian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Covian in 1986 was 86, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covian ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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