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Coirier Family History

Coirier 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: Poirier, Courier, Corner, Carrier, Courser, Corrie, Comrie, Cormier

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Where is the Coirier family from?

You can see how Coirier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coirier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Coirier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Coirier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Coirier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coirier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coirier 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 50 census records available for the last name Coirier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coirier 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Coirier. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Coirier. For the veterans among your Coirier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coirier lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Coirier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Coirier in 1990 was 59, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coirier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coirier 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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