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Couldrey Family History

Couldrey Surname Meaning

see Cowdrey. see Coldrey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Couldrey family from?

You can see how Couldrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couldrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Couldrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Couldrey families living in Berkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Couldrey's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Couldrey families in 1891.
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What did your Couldrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Couldrey. 60% of Couldrey men worked as a Postman and 72% of Couldrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Couldrey were Gardener and Housewife.

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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

  • Postman
    60%
  • Gardener
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Couldrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Couldrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couldrey 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Couldrey. 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 308 military records available for the last name Couldrey. For the veterans among your Couldrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couldrey lifespan?

Average Couldrey life expectancy in 1979 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couldrey 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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