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Couglas Family History

Couglas 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: Douglas, Coultas, Tougas, Goulas, Colas, Douglass, Coughlan, Cogan

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Where is the Couglas family from?

You can see how Couglas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couglas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Couglas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Couglas family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Couglas's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Couglas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Couglas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couglas 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Couglas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Couglas. For the veterans among your Couglas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couglas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Couglas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Couglas in 1974 was 52, and 62 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couglas 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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