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Coulay Family History

Coulay 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: Boulay, Conway, Cowley, Coley, Colby, Copley, Coufal, Corley, Clay

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Where is the Coulay family from?

You can see how Coulay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coulay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Coulay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Coulay families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Coulay's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Coulay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coulay 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 115 census records available for the last name Coulay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coulay 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Coulay. 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 5 military records available for the last name Coulay. For the veterans among your Coulay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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