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Covvey Family History

Covvey 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: Covey, Convey, Cowley, Cover, Calvey, Coley, Coffey, Corney, Copley

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Where is the Covvey family from?

You can see how Covvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covvey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Covvey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Covvey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Covvey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Covvey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covvey 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 93 census records available for the last name Covvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covvey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Covvey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Covvey. For the veterans among your Covvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covvey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Covvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Covvey in 1965 was 82, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covvey 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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