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Coyan Family History

Coyan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Coyne 1 2 or

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


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Where is the Coyan family from?

You can see how Coyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coyan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Coyan families living in Shropshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Coyan's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Coyan families in 1891.
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What did your Coyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coyan. 100% of Coyan 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Coyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coyan 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 311 immigration records available for the last name Coyan. 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 155 military records available for the last name Coyan. For the veterans among your Coyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coyan lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2003, in the United States, Coyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Coyan in 1948 was 31, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coyan 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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