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Covitz Family History

Covitz Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kowitz.

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


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Where is the Covitz family from?

You can see how Covitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Covitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Covitz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Covitz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Covitz families in 1880.
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What did your Covitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Covitz. 46% of Covitz men worked as a Salesman and 67% of Covitz women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Covitz were Clerk and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    46%
  • Proprietor
    37%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Covitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Covitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covitz 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Covitz. 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 146 military records available for the last name Covitz. For the veterans among your Covitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Covitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Covitz in 1962 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covitz 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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