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Coito Family History

Coito Name Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: possibly a topographic name from coito a variant of couto ‘enclosed pasture’ (see Couto ). In Spain this name is found mainly in Asturias and León (Zamora).

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


Similar surnames: Couto, Cotto, Corte, Bonito, Caito, Coto, Canto, Cato, Nocito, Cort

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Where is the Coito family from?

You can see how Coito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coito family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Coito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Coito families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Coito's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coito families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Milker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coito. 32% of Coito men worked as a Milker. .

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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

  • Milker
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coito 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 518 immigration records available for the last name Coito. 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 321 military records available for the last name Coito. For the veterans among your Coito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coito lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Coito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Coito in 1958 was 71, and 78 in 2004.

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