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Coulis Family History

Coulis 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: Moulis, Soulis, Collis, Cousin, Solis, Louis, Collin, Poulos, Kulis

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Where is the Coulis family from?

You can see how Coulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coulis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Coulis families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1911 there was 1 Coulis family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Coulis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coulis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coulis 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 Coulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Coulis. 34% of Coulis men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Journalier
    23%

What Coulis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Coulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coulis 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Coulis. 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 48 military records available for the last name Coulis. For the veterans among your Coulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coulis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Coulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Coulis in 1969 was 75, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coulis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coulis 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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