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Coig Family History

Coig 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: Doig, Cong, Coin, Roig, Coit, Coil, Coia, Song, Rong, Tong

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Where is the Coig family from?

You can see how Coig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Coig families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Coig's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Coig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coig 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 Coig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coig. 100% of Coig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Coig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Coig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coig 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Coig. 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 122 military records available for the last name Coig. For the veterans among your Coig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Coig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Coig in 1968 was 66, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coig 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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