Title: Coon Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Headings: Coon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Coon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Coon family
Early History of the Coon family
Coon Spelling Variations
Early Notables of the Coon family (pre 1700)
Migration of the Coon family to Ireland
Coon migration to the United States +
Coon migration to Canada +
Coon Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Coon migration to Australia +
Coon migration to New Zealand +
Contemporary Notables of the name Coon (post 1700) +
Related Stories +
Suggested Readings for the name Coon +
Citations +

Content: Migration of the Coon family to Ireland
Some of the Coon family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 49 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Coon migration to the United States +
The hardy Scots who made the crossing settled all along the east coast of North America and in the great west that was just then opening up. At the time of the American War of Independence, many United Empire Loyalists moved north from the American colonies to Canada. Scottish national heritage became better known in North America in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic events. An examination of immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Coon arrived in North America very early: Coon Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Robert Coon, aged 38, who landed in New England in 1634 [2]
Coon Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Hans Georg Coon, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738 [2]
Hans Michael Coon, aged 8, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1738 [2]
Ueronica Coon, aged 47, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1738 [2]
Hans Jerick Coon, aged 37, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1738 [2]
Michael Coon, who arrived in North Carolina in 1763 [2]
Coon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Mr. Coon, who arrived in Mobile, Ala in 1822 [2]
John Coon, who arrived in Tippecanoe County, Ind in 1849 [2]
Coon migration to Canada +
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Coon Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Mr. Abraham Coon U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1783 [3]
Mr. Conradt Coon U.E. who settled in Eastern District [Cornwall], Ontario c. 1783 [3]
Mr. James Coon U.E. who settled in Canada c. 1783 [3]
Sgt. John Coon U.E. who settled in Home District, [Niagara], Lincoln County, Ontario c. 1783 [3]
Coon Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Joseph Coon, who landed in Canada in 1834
Amasa Coon, who landed in Canada in 1841
Coon migration to Australia +
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: