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Coaston Family History

Coaston 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: Colston, Caston, Coston, Royston, Easton, Rolston, Colton, Beaston

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Where is the Coaston family from?

You can see how Coaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coaston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Coaston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Coaston family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Coaston's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Coaston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coaston 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 Coaston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coaston. 60% of Coaston men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Coaston women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coaston were Porter and Cook.

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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
    60%
  • Porter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Coaston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Coaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coaston 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Coaston. 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 22 military records available for the last name Coaston. For the veterans among your Coaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coaston lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Coaston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Coaston in 1954 was 29, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coaston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coaston 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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