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Coveny Family History

Coveny Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Coveney, Cosey, Cowen, Cowens, Covan, Coen, Conely, Caven, Covert

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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 1891 there were 7 Coveny families living in Kent. This was about 32% of all the recorded Coveny's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Coveny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coveny 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 Coveny ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coveny. 50% of Coveny women worked as an Unpaid Domestic. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
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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 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 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.

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