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Coverson Family History

Coverson Surname Meaning

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

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


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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 1891 there were 14 Coverson families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Coverson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coverson families in 1891.
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What did your Coverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coverson. 100% of Coverson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coverson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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