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Coughey Family History

Coughey 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: Caughey, Boughey, Dougher, Loughney, Coursey, Couey, Doughty

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Where is the Coughey family from?

You can see how Coughey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coughey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coughey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Coughey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 86% of all the recorded Coughey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Coughey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coughey 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 755 census records available for the last name Coughey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coughey 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Coughey. 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 176 military records available for the last name Coughey. For the veterans among your Coughey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coughey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Coughey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Coughey in 1966 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coughey 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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