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Coiston Family History

Coiston 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: Colston, Coston, Royston, Chilton, Rolston, Colton, Whiston, Boston

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Where is the Coiston family from?

You can see how Coiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coiston family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Coiston families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Coiston's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Coiston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coiston 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 21 census records available for the last name Coiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coiston 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Coiston. 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 6 military records available for the last name Coiston. For the veterans among your Coiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coiston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coiston 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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