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Coverstone Family History

Coverstone Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Koberstein.

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


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Where is the Coverstone family from?

You can see how Coverstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coverstone family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coverstone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Coverstone family living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coverstone's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Coverstone families in 1891.
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What did your Coverstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coverstone. 42% of Coverstone men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Coverstone women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coverstone were Machinist 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    24%
  • Cashier
    16%
  • School Teacher
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coverstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coverstone 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Coverstone. 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 426 military records available for the last name Coverstone. For the veterans among your Coverstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coverstone lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Coverstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Coverstone in 1962 was 88, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coverstone 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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