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Couis Family History

Couis 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: Louis, Couts, Comis, Boris, Cousin, Court, Solis, Rodis, Ours, Lois

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Where is the Couis family from?

You can see how Couis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Couis families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Couis family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Couis's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Couis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couis 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 172 census records available for the last name Couis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couis 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Couis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Couis. For the veterans among your Couis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couis lifespan?

Average Couis life expectancy in 1999 was 35 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couis 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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