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Coulas Family History

Coulas 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: Coultas, Goulas, Colas, Douglas, Bouras, Poulos, Costas, Copas

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Where is the Coulas family from?

You can see how Coulas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coulas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Coulas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 35 Coulas families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Coulas's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coulas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coulas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coulas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Coulas. 61% of Coulas men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Coulas women worked as a Servant. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    61%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coulas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coulas 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Coulas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Coulas. For the veterans among your Coulas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coulas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Coulas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Coulas in 1971 was 88, and 77 in 2001.

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