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Coatsworth Name Meaning

English (North eastern England): habitational name from an unidentified place possibly Cotescue in Coverham (North Yorkshire) which is earlier found as Cotescough Cotescugh. If so it has been rationalized to the common placename elements -worth -wath -forth. Altenatively Coatesforth may be the earlier form of the name (although also from an as yet unidentified place).

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


Similar surnames: Cutsforth, Ditsworth, Whitworth, Southworth, Holdsworth, Molesworth

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Where is the Coatsworth family from?

You can see how Coatsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coatsworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coatsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 72 Coatsworth families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Coatsworth's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coatsworth families in 1911.
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What did your Coatsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Coatsworth. 77% of Coatsworth men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Coatsworth women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coatsworth were Clerk and Student. .

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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
    77%
  • Income
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Income
    20%
  • Student
    20%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Coatsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coatsworth 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 807 immigration records available for the last name Coatsworth. 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 607 military records available for the last name Coatsworth. For the veterans among your Coatsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coatsworth lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Coatsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Coatsworth in 1953 was 52, and 78 in 2003.

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