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Coveny Family History

Coveny Surname Meaning

English: variant of Coveney. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Coveny family from?

You can see how Coveny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coveny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coveny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 34 Coveny families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Coveny's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coveny families in 1911.
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What did your Coveny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Coveny. 70% of Coveny men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Coveny women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Farmers Son
    16%
  • Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Coveny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Coveny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coveny 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Coveny. 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 310 military records available for the last name Coveny. For the veterans among your Coveny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coveny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Coveny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Coveny in 1964 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coveny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coveny 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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