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Couillens Family History

Couillens 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: Cullens, Cullen, Bouillon, Collins, Couillard, Coussens, Callens

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Couillens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couillens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Couillens. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Couillens. For the veterans among your Couillens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couillens lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Couillens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Couillens in 1983 was 85, and 78 in 1988.

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