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Covitch Family History

Covitch 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: Kovatch, Kovich, Sovich, Novich, Covitz, Levitch, Povich, Polich

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Where is the Covitch family from?

You can see how Covitch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covitch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Covitch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Covitch families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Covitch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Covitch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covitch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Covitch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Covitch. 34% of Covitch men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Porter
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Covitch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Covitch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covitch 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Covitch. 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 Covitch. For the veterans among your Covitch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covitch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Covitch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Covitch in 1967 was 81, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Covitch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covitch 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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