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Covan Name Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Coven .

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


Similar surnames: Colan, Hovan, Coan, Coran, Coven, Cohan, Olan, Corgan, Corman, Cohn

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Where is the Covan family from?

You can see how Covan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Covan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Covan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Covan family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Covan's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Covan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Covan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Covan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Covan. 23% of Covan men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Covan women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Covan were Truck Driver and Beautician. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Beautician
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Covan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Covan 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 675 immigration records available for the last name Covan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 204 military records available for the last name Covan. For the veterans among your Covan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Covan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Covan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Covan in 1959 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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