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Coyt Family History

Coyt Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): possibly a nickname from Catalan coït ‘mosquito’.

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


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Where is the Coyt family from?

You can see how Coyt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coyt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Coyt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Coyt families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Coyt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Coyt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coyt 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 Coyt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer Nya and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coyt. 34% of Coyt men worked as a Laborer Nya and 50% of Coyt women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coyt were Laborer and Laundress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer Nya
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Coyt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Coyt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coyt 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Coyt. 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 60 military records available for the last name Coyt. For the veterans among your Coyt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coyt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Coyt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Coyt in 1970 was 67, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coyt 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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