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Coir Family History

Coir 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: Coor, Coiro, Coin, Corr, Coit, Coar, Coil, Coia, Moir, Chi

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Where is the Coir family from?

You can see how Coir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coir family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Coir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Coir families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Coir's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coir families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coir 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Coir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coir 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Coir. 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 32 military records available for the last name Coir. For the veterans among your Coir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coir lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Coir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Coir in 1971 was 59, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coir 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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