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Covais Family History

Covais Name 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: Copas, Donais, Cova, Clovis, Lovas, Corris, Lovaas, Coval, Comas

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Where is the Covais family from?

You can see how Covais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covais family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Covais families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Covais families living in Washington. This was about 21% of all the recorded Covais's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Covais families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Covais ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Covais. 100% of Covais men worked as a Presser. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%
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What Covais family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Covais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covais 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Covais. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Covais. For the veterans among your Covais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covais lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Covais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Covais in 1958 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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