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Couke Family History

Couke 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: Cocke, Couse, Fouke, Coke, Coupe, Cooke, Corke, Duke, House, Conte

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Where is the Couke family from?

You can see how Couke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Couke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Couke families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Couke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Couke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Couke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Couke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couke 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Couke. 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 12 military records available for the last name Couke. For the veterans among your Couke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Couke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Couke in 1975 was 69, and 85 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couke 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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