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Coidan Family History

Coidan 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: Bogdan, Cowden, Jordan, Cogan, Condon, Cordon, Corda, Cotman, Coan

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Where is the Coidan family from?

You can see how Coidan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coidan family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Coidan families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Coidan's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Coidan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coidan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Coidan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coidan 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Coidan. 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 military records available for the last name Coidan. For the veterans among your Coidan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coidan lifespan?

Average Coidan life expectancy in 1986 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coidan 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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