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Couldsey Family History

Couldsey 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: Coursey, Cowley, Courtney, Soulsby, Cowdrey, Coley, Coursen, Childrey

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Where is the Couldsey family from?

You can see how Couldsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couldsey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Couldsey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Couldsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Couldsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couldsey 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 27 census records available for the last name Couldsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couldsey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Couldsey. 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 military records available for the last name Couldsey. For the veterans among your Couldsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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