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Covish Family History

Covish 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: Cornish, Dobish, Borish, Clovis, Popish, Coash, Kovash, Covin, Kovich

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Where is the Covish family from?

You can see how Covish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Covish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Covish families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Covish's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Covish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covish 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 60 census records available for the last name Covish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covish 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Covish. 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 52 military records available for the last name Covish. For the veterans among your Covish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covish lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Covish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Covish in 1966 was 79, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covish 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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