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Couiston Family History

Couiston 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: Coulston, Colston, Houston, Courson, Christon, Clugston, Coulton

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Where is the Couiston family from?

You can see how Couiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couiston family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Couiston families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Couiston's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Couiston families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couiston 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 50 census records available for the last name Couiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couiston 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Couiston. 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 Couiston. For the veterans among your Couiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couiston lifespan?

Average Couiston life expectancy in 1981 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couiston 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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