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Covett Family History

Covett 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: Lovett, Covert, Cavett, Cowett, Cott, Cover, Rowett, Corbett, Cockett

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Where is the Covett family from?

You can see how Covett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Covett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Covett families living in Louisiana. This was about 34% of all the recorded Covett's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Covett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Covett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Covett. 42% of Covett 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farm Manager
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
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What Covett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Covett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covett 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Covett. 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 98 military records available for the last name Covett. For the veterans among your Covett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covett lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Covett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Covett in 1957 was 33, and 86 in 2003.

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