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Coinson Family History

Coinson 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: Condon, Clinton, Pointon, Courson, Pinson, Soisson, Poisson, Johnson

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Where is the Coinson family from?

You can see how Coinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coinson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Coinson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Coinson family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Coinson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coinson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coinson 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 40 census records available for the last name Coinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coinson 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Coinson. 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 33 military records available for the last name Coinson. For the veterans among your Coinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coinson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1995, in the United States, Coinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Coinson in 1957 was 43, and 76 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coinson 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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