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Coyote Family History

Coyote Surname Meaning

Hispanic and Amerindian (Mexico and Guatemala): from a Castilianized form of Nahuatl (Aztec) coyotl ‘coyote’. Native American: translation into English (and shortening) of a personal name based on a word such as Cheyenne o'kohome meaning ‘coyote’ (see 1 above).

The cultural significance of the coyote to Native Americans is reflected in their traditional personal names, some of which were adopted as surnames (translated into English).

For example, one such name is Little Coyote (see Littlecoyote).

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

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You can see how Coyote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coyote family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Coyote families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Coyote families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Coyote's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Coyote families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coyote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coyote 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Coyote. 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 42 military records available for the last name Coyote. For the veterans among your Coyote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coyote lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Coyote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Coyote in 1968 was 37, and 25 in 2003.

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