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Covena Family History

Covena 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: Coven, Coveny, Cover, Corona, Ovens, Cadena, Coveney, Cove, Morena

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Where is the Covena family from?

You can see how Covena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covena family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Covena families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Covena's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Covena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covena 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 73 census records available for the last name Covena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covena 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Covena. 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 7 military records available for the last name Covena. For the veterans among your Covena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covena lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1994, in the United States, Covena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Covena in 1992 was 79, and 67 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covena 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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