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Covensky Family History

Covensky 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: Coveney, Coventry, Cominsky, Slovensky, Rovinsky, Coveny, Ovens

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Where is the Covensky family from?

You can see how Covensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Covensky family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Covensky's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Covensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covensky 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 Covensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Covensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covensky 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Covensky. 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 26 military records available for the last name Covensky. For the veterans among your Covensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covensky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Covensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Covensky in 1968 was 86, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covensky 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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