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Coonley Family History

Coonley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Conley.

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


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Where is the Coonley family from?

You can see how Coonley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coonley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coonley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Coonley families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Coonley's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Coonley families in 1891.
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What did your Coonley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coonley. 100% of Coonley 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 Coonley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coonley 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Coonley. 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 384 military records available for the last name Coonley. For the veterans among your Coonley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coonley lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Coonley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Coonley in 1952 was 64, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coonley 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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