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Coonay Family History

Coonay 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: Cooney, Coonan, Conway, Corona, Looney, Corney, Coney, Cooley, Doonan

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Where is the Coonay family from?

You can see how Coonay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coonay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coonay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Coonay families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Coonay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coonay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coonay 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 215 census records available for the last name Coonay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coonay 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Coonay. 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 14 military records available for the last name Coonay. For the veterans among your Coonay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coonay lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coonay

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