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Covintree Family History

Covintree 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: Coventry, Rountree, Contee, Colindres, Rowntree, Covington, Conte

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Where is the Covintree family from?

You can see how Covintree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covintree family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Covintree family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Covintree's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Covintree families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Covintree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covintree 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Covintree. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Covintree. For the veterans among your Covintree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covintree lifespan?

Average Covintree life expectancy in 1998 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Covintree 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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