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Coith Family History

Coith 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: Coito, Coit, Smith, Cott, Conte, Roth, Cotta, North, Booth, Cote

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Where is the Coith family from?

You can see how Coith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Coith families living in Illinois. This was about 83% of all the recorded Coith's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Coith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coith 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 89 census records available for the last name Coith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coith 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Coith. 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 12 military records available for the last name Coith. For the veterans among your Coith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coith lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1979, in the United States, Coith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Coith in 1964 was 69, and 92 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coith 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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