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Couell Family History

Couell 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: Cowell, Coull, Covell, Corell, Youell, Cornell, Truell, Rosell

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Where is the Couell family from?

You can see how Couell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Couell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Couell families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Couell's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Couell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couell 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 Couell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Couell. 50% of Couell men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Couell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Couell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couell 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Couell. 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 22 military records available for the last name Couell. For the veterans among your Couell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Couell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Couell in 1973 was 78, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Couell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couell 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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