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Coven Family History

Coven Surname Meaning

English:: (of Norman origin): from Old French covine ‘fraud deceit’ hence an unflattering nickname for a trickster.

Habitational name from a place in Staffordshire named Coven of uncertain origin but perhaps denoting ‘(place) at the huts’.

Old English æt thæm cofum ‘at the huts’.

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


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You can see how Coven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coven families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Coven families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coven's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coven families in 1911.
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What did your Coven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coven. 16% of Coven men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Coven women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coven were Proprietor and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Secretary
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Cook
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coven 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Coven. 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 633 military records available for the last name Coven. For the veterans among your Coven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coven lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Coven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Coven in 1955 was 33, and 67 in 2004.

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