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Vancoughnett Family History

Vancoughnett 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: Hanchett, Vannett, Gascoigne, Loughney, Lacount, Mcburnett, Hatchett

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What did your Vancoughnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vancoughnett. 58% of Vancoughnett men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

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Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Vancoughnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vancoughnett 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Vancoughnett. 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 5 military records available for the last name Vancoughnett. For the veterans among your Vancoughnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vancoughnett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Vancoughnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Vancoughnett in 1975 was 66, and 52 in 1993.

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