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Coughtrey Family History

Coughtrey Surname Meaning

from Mac Uchtraigh see McAughtrie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Coughtrey family from?

You can see how Coughtrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coughtrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Coughtrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Coughtrey families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Coughtrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coughtrey families in 1891.
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What did your Coughtrey 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 Coughtrey. 50% of Coughtrey men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Coughtrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coughtrey were Permanent Way Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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
    50%
  • Permanent Way Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Coughtrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coughtrey 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 644 immigration records available for the last name Coughtrey. 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 188 military records available for the last name Coughtrey. For the veterans among your Coughtrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coughtrey lifespan?

Average Coughtrey life expectancy in 1964 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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