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Coiley Family History

Coiley Surname Meaning

unexplained. Perhaps a diminutive of Coil; see Coyle.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Coiley family from?

You can see how Coiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Coiley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Coiley families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coiley's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Coiley families in 1911.
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What did your Coiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coiley. 43% of Coiley men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Coiley women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coiley were Manager and School Teacher.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%

What Coiley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coiley 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Coiley. 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 169 military records available for the last name Coiley. For the veterans among your Coiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coiley lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Coiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Coiley in 1942 was 46, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coiley 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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