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Coutley Family History

Coutley 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: Outley, Costley, Cowley, Courtney, Curley, Wortley, Coley, Cutler

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Where is the Coutley family from?

You can see how Coutley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coutley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Coutley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Coutley families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Coutley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Coutley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coutley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Coutley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Coutley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coutley 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Coutley. 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 10 military records available for the last name Coutley. For the veterans among your Coutley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coutley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Coutley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Coutley in 1974 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coutley 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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