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Coughie Family History

Coughie 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: Coughlin, Bougie, Doughtie, Bouchie, Cousin, Council, Couture

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Where is the Coughie family from?

You can see how Coughie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coughie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Coughie families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Coughie families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coughie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Coughie families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coughie 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 30 census records available for the last name Coughie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coughie 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Coughie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Coughie. For the veterans among your Coughie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coughie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coughie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coughie

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