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Counis Family History

Counis 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: Counts, Younis, Cousin, Council, Cornish, Louis, Lounds, Donis

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Where is the Counis family from?

You can see how Counis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Counis family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Counis families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Counis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Counis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Counis 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 Counis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Counis. 100% of Counis men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Counis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Counis 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Counis. 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 15 military records available for the last name Counis. For the veterans among your Counis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Counis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Counis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Counis in 1966 was 71, and 99 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Counis 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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