Origins of the Covington surname
About the Covingtons
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Interesting facts about Covington
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Covington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
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What are the most common Covington first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Covingtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Covingtons in 1921
Laundress
23
Dressmaker
18
Straw Plaiter
15
General Servant Domestic
11
Charwoman
10
Common male occupations for Covingtons in 1921
Farm Hands
67
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
50
Agricultural Labourer
49
General Farmers
25
Farrier
19
