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Covender Family History

Covender Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cavender, Lavender, Coveney, Boender, Olender, Calender, Conder

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Where is the Covender family from?

You can see how Covender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covender family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Covender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Covender families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Covender's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Covender families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Covender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Covender. 58% of Covender men worked as an Attendant.

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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

  • Attendant
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Covender family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 414 census records available for the last name Covender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covender 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Covender. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Covender. For the veterans among your Covender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covender lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Covender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Covender in 1978 was 52, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Covender

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covender 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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