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Couy Family History

Couy 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: Cody, Couey, Coy, Coty, Houy, Coey, Coury, Coby, Coup, Cory

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Where is the Couy family from?

You can see how Couy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Couy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Couy family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Couy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Couy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Couy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couy 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Couy. 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 11 military records available for the last name Couy. For the veterans among your Couy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couy lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Couy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Couy in 1982 was 87, and 88 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Couy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couy 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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