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Coens Family History

Coens 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: Coen, Coons, Goens, Joens, Corns, Cowens, Soens, Cozens, Cosens

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Where is the Coens family from?

You can see how Coens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Coens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Coens families living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Coens's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Coens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Coens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coens. 37% of Coens men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Coens women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Brat Blocker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Coens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Coens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coens 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Coens. 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 39 military records available for the last name Coens. For the veterans among your Coens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Coens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Coens in 1963 was 77, and 55 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coens 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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