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Couden Family History

Couden Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cowden. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Couden family from?

You can see how Couden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Couden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Couden families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Couden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Couden families in 1911.
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What did your Couden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Couden. 17% of Couden men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Couden women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Merchant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Couden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couden 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Couden. 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 354 military records available for the last name Couden. For the veterans among your Couden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couden lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Couden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Couden in 1962 was 67, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couden 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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