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Covier Family History

Covier Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cover, Govier, Cozier, Over, Cooper, Rover, Comer, Corner, Cotter

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Where is the Covier family from?

You can see how Covier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Covier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Covier families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Covier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Covier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Covier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covier 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Covier. 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 31 military records available for the last name Covier. For the veterans among your Covier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covier lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2001, in the United States, Covier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Covier in 1994 was 80, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covier 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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