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Covents Family History

Covents 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: Ovens, Coveney, Coven, Coventry, Covert, Coonts, Counts, Cowens

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Where is the Covents family from?

You can see how Covents families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covents family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Covents family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Covents's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Covents families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covents 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 15 census records available for the last name Covents. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covents 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Covents. 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 2 military records available for the last name Covents. For the veterans among your Covents ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covents lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Covents life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Covents in 1969 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covents 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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