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Coffyn Family History

Coffyn Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Coffin, Offen, Coffey, Coffer, Goffin, Coffeen, Coffel, Coffman

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Where is the Coffyn family from?

You can see how Coffyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coffyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Coffyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Coffyn families living in Surrey. This was about 21% of all the recorded Coffyn's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Coffyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coffyn 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 Coffyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Flag banner Makers and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coffyn. 100% of Coffyn men worked as a Flag banner Makers and 100% of Coffyn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Flag banner Makers
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Coffyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Coffyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coffyn 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Coffyn. 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 32 military records available for the last name Coffyn. For the veterans among your Coffyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coffyn lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Coffyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Coffyn in 1953 was 24, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coffyn 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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