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Coils Family History

Coils Surname Meaning

variant of Coyles.

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


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You can see how Coils families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coils family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Coils families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Coils families living in Northumberland. This was about 55% of all the recorded Coils's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Coils families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 544 census records available for the last name Coils. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coils 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Coils. 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 45 military records available for the last name Coils. For the veterans among your Coils ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coils lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Coils life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Coils in 1964 was 76, and 68 in 1984.

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