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Covetts Family History

Covetts 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, Coutts, Conetta, Coletta, Colette, Coletto

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Where is the Covetts family from?

You can see how Covetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covetts family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Covetts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Covetts families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Covetts's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Covetts families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covetts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Covetts ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Covetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covetts 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Covetts. 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 10 military records available for the last name Covetts. For the veterans among your Covetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covetts lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Covetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Covetts in 1958 was 52, and 40 in 1999.

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