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Coffers Family History

Coffers 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: Coffer, Roffers, Confer, Coffey, Offer, Conyers, Peffers, Cofer

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Where is the Coffers family from?

You can see how Coffers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coffers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coffers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Coffers families living in California. This was about 44% of all the recorded Coffers's in USA. California had the highest population of Coffers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coffers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Coffers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coffers 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Coffers. 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 17 military records available for the last name Coffers. For the veterans among your Coffers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coffers lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Coffers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Coffers in 1981 was 61, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coffers 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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