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Coana Family History

Coana 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: Coan, Cona, Chana, Chang, Cane, Rana, Dana, Cotta, Coyne, Crank

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coana 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 Coana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coana. 100% of Coana women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Coana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coana 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Coana. 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 1 military records available for the last name Coana. For the veterans among your Coana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coana lifespan?

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