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Coumans Family History

Coumans 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: Youmans, Comans, Cotman, Omans, Comas, Clemans, Bouman, Colman

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Where is the Coumans family from?

You can see how Coumans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coumans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Coumans families living in Michigan. This was about 29% of all the recorded Coumans's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Coumans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coumans 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 Coumans ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Coumans. 100% of Coumans 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
    100%

What Coumans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Coumans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coumans 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Coumans. 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 24 military records available for the last name Coumans. For the veterans among your Coumans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coumans lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Coumans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Coumans in 1963 was 72, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coumans 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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