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Coey Family History

Coey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Coy. Irish (Antrim and Down): from Mac Cumhaighe see McCooey.

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


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Where is the Coey family from?

You can see how Coey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Coey families living in Cornwall. This was about 23% of all the recorded Coey's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Coey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coey 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 Coey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coey. 100% of Coey 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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Coey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coey 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 694 immigration records available for the last name Coey. 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 773 military records available for the last name Coey. For the veterans among your Coey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Coey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Coey in 1960 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coey 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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