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Covney Family History

Covney 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: Corney, Coveney, Coney, Cooney, Covey, Cotney, Cowley, Torney, Coyne

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Where is the Covney family from?

You can see how Covney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Covney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Covney family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Covney's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Covney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 886 census records available for the last name Covney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covney 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Covney. 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 78 military records available for the last name Covney. For the veterans among your Covney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covney lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1986, in the United States, Covney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Covney in 1975 was 69, and 84 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covney 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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