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Covenhoven Family History

Covenhoven 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: Copenhaver, Colegrove, Coveney, Conover, Lovegrove, Coenen

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Where is the Covenhoven family from?

You can see how Covenhoven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covenhoven family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Covenhoven families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 13 Covenhoven families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Covenhoven's in USA. New York had the highest population of Covenhoven families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covenhoven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Covenhoven ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Covenhoven. 100% of Covenhoven 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Covenhoven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Covenhoven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covenhoven 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Covenhoven. 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 319 military records available for the last name Covenhoven. For the veterans among your Covenhoven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covenhoven lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Covenhoven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Covenhoven in 1966 was 79, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Covenhoven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covenhoven 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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