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Cofey Family History

Cofey 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: Coley, Coffey, Coney, Couey, Cofer, Cowey, Cobey, Covey, Comey, Coey

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Where is the Cofey family from?

You can see how Cofey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cofey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cofey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Cofey families living in New Jersey. This was about 26% of all the recorded Cofey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cofey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cofey 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 Cofey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cofey. 28% of Cofey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cofey women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Lumberman
    19%
  • Loads Coal
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Cofey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 590 census records available for the last name Cofey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cofey 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Cofey. 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 76 military records available for the last name Cofey. For the veterans among your Cofey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cofey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Cofey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cofey in 1969 was 84, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cofey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cofey 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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