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Coane Family History

Coane 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: Cane, Coyne, Crane, Doane, Coan, Corne, Coate, Cone, Coale, Coone

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Where is the Coane family from?

You can see how Coane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coane families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Coane families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Coane's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coane 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 Coane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coane. 30% of Coane men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Coane women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coane were Engineer and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Engineer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Coane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coane 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Coane. 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 395 military records available for the last name Coane. For the veterans among your Coane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coane lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Coane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Coane in 1962 was 73, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coane 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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