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Couglin Family History

Couglin 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: Coughlin, Cousin, Collin, Curlin, Cocklin, Poulin, Moulin, Conklin

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Where is the Couglin family from?

You can see how Couglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couglin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Couglin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Couglin families living in New Brunswick. This was about 29% of all the recorded Couglin's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Couglin families in 1911.
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What did your Couglin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Couglin. 43% of Couglin men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Couglin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Couglin were Policeman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Broker
    29%
  • Policeman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    32%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%

What Couglin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Couglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couglin 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 205 immigration records available for the last name Couglin. 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 133 military records available for the last name Couglin. For the veterans among your Couglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couglin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2000, in the United States, Couglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Couglin in 1956 was 46, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couglin 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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