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Coatney Family History

Coatney Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Courtney.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Coatney family from?

You can see how Coatney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coatney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coatney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Coatney families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Coatney's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Coatney families in 1911.
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What did your Coatney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coatney. 35% of Coatney men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Coatney women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coatney were Farming and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

What Coatney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Coatney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coatney 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Coatney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Coatney. For the veterans among your Coatney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coatney lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Coatney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Coatney in 1952 was 32, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coatney 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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