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Coory Family History

Coory 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: Coor, Coury, Corry, Cory, Conry, Coors, Coody, Moore, Cook, Goody

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Where is the Coory family from?

You can see how Coory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coory family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Coory families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Coory families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Coory's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coory families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coory 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 732 census records available for the last name Coory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coory 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Coory. 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 39 military records available for the last name Coory. For the veterans among your Coory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coory lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Coory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Coory in 1965 was 79, and 76 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coory 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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