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Coylie Family History

Coylie 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: Coyle, Colie, Collie, Coyne, Cole, Hoyle, Foyle, Doyle, Collin

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Where is the Coylie family from?

You can see how Coylie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coylie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Coylie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Coylie family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coylie's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Coylie families in 1920.
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What did your Coylie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Trainer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Coylie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coylie 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Coylie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Coylie. For the veterans among your Coylie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coylie lifespan?

Average Coylie life expectancy in 1967 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coylie 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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