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Coyn Family History

Coyn 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: Coyne, Corn, Coan, Coln, Coy, Coen, Coon, Coin, Conn, Coyan

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Where is the Coyn family from?

You can see how Coyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Coyn family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coyn's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Coyn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Coyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Coyn. 100% of Coyn men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coyn 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Coyn. 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 147 military records available for the last name Coyn. For the veterans among your Coyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coyn lifespan?

Average Coyn life expectancy in 1990 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coyn 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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