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Coerten Family History

Coerten 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: Cortes, Coursen, Porten, Corte, Cotten, Orten, Coenen, Morten, Gerten

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Where is the Coerten family from?

You can see how Coerten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coerten family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Coerten family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coerten's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Coerten families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coerten 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 Coerten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Coerten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coerten 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Coerten. 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 6 military records available for the last name Coerten. For the veterans among your Coerten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coerten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1983, in the United States, Coerten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Coerten in 1966 was 76, and 90 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coerten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coerten 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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