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Couling Family History

Couling Surname Meaning

see Cowling.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Couling family from?

You can see how Couling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Couling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Couling families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Couling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Couling families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Couling ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Couling. 77% of Couling 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Farmers Son
    24%

What Couling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Couling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couling 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Couling. 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 501 military records available for the last name Couling. For the veterans among your Couling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Couling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Couling in 1964 was 66, and 73 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couling 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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