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Couisby Family History

Couisby 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: Soulsby, Coursey, Cosby, Causby, Comisky, Cousin, Mosby, Corby

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Where is the Couisby family from?

You can see how Couisby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couisby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Couisby family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Couisby's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Couisby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couisby 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 1 census records available for the last name Couisby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couisby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Couisby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Couisby. For the veterans among your Couisby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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