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Couhig Family History

Couhig 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: Cousin, Couri, Chi, Young, Council, Court, Coccia, Koenig, Chin

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Where is the Couhig family from?

You can see how Couhig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couhig family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Couhig families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Couhig families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Couhig's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Couhig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couhig 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 Couhig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Couhig. 50% of Couhig men worked as a Teacher and 100% of Couhig women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Couhig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Couhig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couhig 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Couhig. 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 123 military records available for the last name Couhig. For the veterans among your Couhig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couhig lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Couhig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Couhig in 1965 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Couhig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couhig 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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