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Coers Name Meaning

Dutch and German: variant of Koers .

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


Similar surnames: Coors, Moers, Roers, Copes, Clerk, Mers, Joers, Miers, Corns, Boers

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Where is the Coers family from?

You can see how Coers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Coers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Coers families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Coers's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Coers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coers. 60% of Coers men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Coers women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coers were Proprietor 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Painter
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coers 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Coers. 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 301 military records available for the last name Coers. For the veterans among your Coers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coers lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Coers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Coers in 1951 was 39, and 84 in 2004.

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