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Coykendall Family History

Coykendall Surname Meaning

Variant of Kuykendall a surname of Dutch origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Coykendall family from?

You can see how Coykendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coykendall family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Coykendall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Coykendall families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Coykendall's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Coykendall families in 1911.
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What did your Coykendall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coykendall. 29% of Coykendall men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Coykendall women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coykendall were Salesman and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • None
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Coykendall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Coykendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coykendall 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Coykendall. 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 872 military records available for the last name Coykendall. For the veterans among your Coykendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coykendall lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Coykendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Coykendall in 1952 was 30, and 81 in 2004.

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