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Coyte Family History

Coyte Surname Meaning

from Anglo-Norman French coyte coite ‘discus flat stone’ hence probably used for an enthusiastic or successful quoit player.

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


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Where is the Coyte family from?

You can see how Coyte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coyte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Coyte families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Coyte families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Coyte's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coyte families in 1911.
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What did your Coyte ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Coyte. 100% of Coyte 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Coyte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coyte 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Coyte. 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 319 military records available for the last name Coyte. For the veterans among your Coyte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coyte lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Coyte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Coyte in 1964 was 82, and 88 in 2002.

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