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Couey Family History

Couey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Coey.

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


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Where is the Couey family from?

You can see how Couey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Couey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Couey families living in Durham. This was about 32% of all the recorded Couey's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Couey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couey 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 Couey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Couey. 100% of Couey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Couey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Couey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couey 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Couey. 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 962 military records available for the last name Couey. For the veterans among your Couey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Couey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Couey in 1957 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Couey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couey 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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