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Coit Family History

Coit Surname Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Coyte a nickname from Anglo-Norman French coyte coite ‘discus flat stone’

hence probably used for an enthusiastic or successful quoit player.

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


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You can see how Coit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Coit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Coit families living in Surrey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Coit's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Coit families in 1891.
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What did your Coit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coit. 100% of Coit women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Coit. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Coit. For the veterans among your Coit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coit lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Coit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Coit in 1951 was 54, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coit 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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