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Coonin Family History

Coonin 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: Coonan, Cronin, Coonen, Chopin, Cousin, Cooling, Coppin, Doolin

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Where is the Coonin family from?

You can see how Coonin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coonin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Coonin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Coonin families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Coonin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Coonin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coonin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Coonin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coonin. 50% of Coonin men worked as a Manager and 100% of Coonin women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Coonin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Coonin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coonin 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Coonin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Coonin. For the veterans among your Coonin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coonin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Coonin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Coonin in 1964 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coonin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coonin 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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