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Covantes Family History

Covantes 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: Coates, Dorantes, Cervantes, Orantes, Conte, Goates, Conant, Cortes

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Where is the Covantes family from?

You can see how Covantes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covantes family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Covantes family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Covantes's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Covantes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covantes 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 7 census records available for the last name Covantes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covantes 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Covantes. 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 1 military records available for the last name Covantes. For the veterans among your Covantes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covantes lifespan?

Average Covantes life expectancy in 1995 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covantes 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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