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Coughtry Family History

Coughtry 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: Doughty, Daughtry, Loughry, Loughery, Houghton, Roughton, Oughton

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Where is the Coughtry family from?

You can see how Coughtry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coughtry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coughtry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Coughtry families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Coughtry's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coughtry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coughtry 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 Coughtry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Coughtry. 50% of Coughtry men worked as a Chauffeur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Coughtry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coughtry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coughtry 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Coughtry. 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 163 military records available for the last name Coughtry. For the veterans among your Coughtry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coughtry lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Coughtry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Coughtry in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coughtry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coughtry 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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