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Colvenus Family History

Colvenus 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: Ovens, Coveney, Collins, Coven, Colden, Venus, Callens, Colvert

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colvenus 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 4 census records available for the last name Colvenus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colvenus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Colvenus. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Colvenus. For the veterans among your Colvenus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colvenus lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1992, in the United States, Colvenus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Colvenus in 1981 was 82, and 92 in 1992.

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