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Coohey Family History

Coohey 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: Cooley, Toohey, Cooney, Pooley, Cooper, Cowley, Hooley, Coley, Coffey

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Where is the Coohey family from?

You can see how Coohey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coohey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Coohey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Coohey families living in Rhode Island. This was about 86% of all the recorded Coohey's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Coohey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coohey 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 138 census records available for the last name Coohey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coohey 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Coohey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Coohey. For the veterans among your Coohey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coohey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Coohey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Coohey in 1967 was 73, and 28 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coohey 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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