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Coony Family History

Coony 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, Coon, Coons, Coone, Colony, Coody, Chon, Chong, Coyne, Cook

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Where is the Coony family from?

You can see how Coony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coony family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coony families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Coony families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Coony's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coony families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coony 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 Coony ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coony. 40% of Coony men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Coony women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Coony family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coony 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Coony. 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 193 military records available for the last name Coony. For the veterans among your Coony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coony lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Coony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Coony in 1966 was 44, and 70 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coony

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coony 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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