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Coi Family History

Coi Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chi, Cai, Cui, Doi, Cox, Coe, Loi, Coy, Coin, Coit

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Where is the Coi family from?

You can see how Coi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Coi family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coi's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Coi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coi ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Coi ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Coi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coi 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Coi. 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 112 military records available for the last name Coi. For the veterans among your Coi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1980, in the United States, Coi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Coi in 1963 was 67, and 80 in 1980.

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