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Coyle Family History

Coyle Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened variant of McCool. See also Hoyle from a shortened Anglicized form of Mac Dhubhghaill.

A lenited form of McDowell.

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


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Where is the Coyle family from?

You can see how Coyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coyle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coyle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 468 Coyle families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Coyle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Coyle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coyle 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 Coyle 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 Coyle. 34% of Coyle men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Coyle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coyle were Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Joiner
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 150,000 census records available for the last name Coyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coyle 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 61,000 immigration records available for the last name Coyle. 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 28,000 military records available for the last name Coyle. For the veterans among your Coyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coyle lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Coyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Coyle in 1941 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coyle 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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