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Coeyman Family History

Coeyman 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: Coleman, Goeman, Copeman, Moerman, Cotman, Eyman, Clayman, Corfman

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Where is the Coeyman family from?

You can see how Coeyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coeyman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Coeyman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Coeyman families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Coeyman's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Coeyman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coeyman 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 Coeyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coeyman. 100% of Coeyman men worked as a Farming and 50% of Coeyman women worked as a Sales Girl.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    50%
  • Stenograph
    50%

What Coeyman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coeyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coeyman 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Coeyman. 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 171 military records available for the last name Coeyman. For the veterans among your Coeyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coeyman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Coeyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Coeyman in 1953 was 42, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coeyman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coeyman 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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