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Coones Name Meaning

Variant of Coons a surname of German and Dutch origin.

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


Similar surnames: Cooler, Cooney, Cones, Cooner, Coons, Coonen, Coonts, Coone, Coenen

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Where is the Coones family from?

You can see how Coones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coones family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coones families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Coones families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Coones's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coones families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coones surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coones ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Coones. 62% of Coones men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Coones women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coones were Fisherman and School Teacher. .

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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
    62%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Fisherman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Coones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coones 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Coones. 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 317 military records available for the last name Coones. For the veterans among your Coones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coones lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Coones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Coones in 1955 was 55, and 93 in 2004.

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