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Coeur Family History

Coeur Surname Meaning

French: nickname for a brave man from Old French cuer ‘courage’ (literally ‘heart’).

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


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Where is the Coeur family from?

You can see how Coeur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coeur family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coeur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Coeur families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Coeur's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Coeur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coeur 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 Coeur ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coeur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coeur 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Coeur. 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 135 military records available for the last name Coeur. For the veterans among your Coeur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coeur lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Coeur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Coeur in 1961 was 60, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coeur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coeur 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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