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Couston Family History

Couston Surname Meaning

From Couston near Newtyle (Angus) Couston in Aberdour (Fife) or another similarly named place.

The Fife name is from the given name Col in the genitive case with -s + Scots toun ‘farm village’ and other names may share this etymology.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Couston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Couston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Couston families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Couston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Couston families in 1911.
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What did your Couston ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Salesman
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Couston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couston 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Couston. 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 86 military records available for the last name Couston. For the veterans among your Couston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couston lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Couston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Couston in 1962 was 77, and 80 in 1997.

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