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Coyden Family History

Coyden 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: Cowden, Colden, Boyden, Couden, Bowden, Hayden, Carden, Norden, Coyne

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Where is the Coyden family from?

You can see how Coyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coyden family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Coyden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Coyden family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Coyden's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Coyden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coyden 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 53 census records available for the last name Coyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coyden 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Coyden. 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 3 military records available for the last name Coyden. For the veterans among your Coyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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