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Coulby Family History

Coulby Surname Meaning

see Colby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Coulby family from?

You can see how Coulby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coulby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Coulby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Coulby families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Coulby's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Coulby families in 1891.
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What did your Coulby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coulby. 91% of Coulby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coulby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coulby 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Coulby. 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 101 military records available for the last name Coulby. For the veterans among your Coulby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coulby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Coulby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Coulby in 1972 was 69, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coulby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coulby 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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