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Coverson Family History

Coverson Name Meaning

African American: unexplained. This surname is found mainly in GA.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hoverson, Overson, Courson, Iverson, Overton, Oveson, Alverson

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Where is the Coverson family from?

You can see how Coverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coverson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Coverson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Coverson families living in Tennessee. This was about 45% of all the recorded Coverson's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Coverson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coverson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coverson. 42% of Coverson men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Coverson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coverson were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Floor Scraper
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coverson 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Coverson. 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 108 military records available for the last name Coverson. For the veterans among your Coverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coverson lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Coverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Coverson in 1945 was 36, and 62 in 2004.

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