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Covell Family History

Covell Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Middle English covel ‘vat tub’ (which is apparently from Old English cufle ‘cloak’).

Anglicized or Americanized form of Dutch De Kovel (see Kovel).

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


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Where is the Covell family from?

You can see how Covell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Covell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 136 Covell families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Covell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Covell families in 1891.
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What did your Covell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Covell. 14% of Covell men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Covell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Covell were Dairy Farmer 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 1939

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Farm Labourer
    6%
  • Dairy Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Covell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Covell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Covell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Covell. For the veterans among your Covell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covell lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Covell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Covell in 1944 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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