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Coalley Family History

Coalley Surname 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: Coakley, Colley, Calley, Halley, Cowley, Galley, Caley, Folley

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coalley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Coalley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coalley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Coalley. 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 18 military records available for the last name Coalley. For the veterans among your Coalley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coalley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Coalley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Coalley in 1963 was 84, and 71 in 2004.

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