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Covan Family History

Covan Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Coven.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Covan family from?

You can see how Covan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Covan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Covan families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Covan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Covan families in 1911.
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What did your Covan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Covan. 100% of Covan men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Covan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covan 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Covan. 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 204 military records available for the last name Covan. For the veterans among your Covan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Covan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Covan in 1959 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covan 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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