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Coonish Family History

Coonish 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: Cornish, Hornish, Coonts, Coons, Coones, Cooling, Dobish, Onishi

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Where is the Coonish family from?

You can see how Coonish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coonish family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Coonish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Coonish families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Coonish's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Coonish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coonish 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 41 census records available for the last name Coonish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coonish 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Coonish. 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 4 military records available for the last name Coonish. For the veterans among your Coonish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coonish lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coonish

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