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Co Family History

Co Surname Meaning

Vietnamese (Cổ): from the Chinese surname 古 see Gu.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 許 possibly based on its Teochew or Hokkien pronunciation see Xu.

Some bearers have migrated to the Philippines.

Spanish and Catalan: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Co family from?

You can see how Co families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Co family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Co families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Co families living in Warwickshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Co's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Co families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Co 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 Co ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Co. 60% of Co men worked as a General Labourer and 56% of Co women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Co were Bank Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Bank Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Co family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 238,000 census records available for the last name Co. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Co 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Co. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 318,000 military records available for the last name Co. For the veterans among your Co ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Co lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Co life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Co in 1977 was 38, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Co 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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