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Coals Family History

Coals Surname Meaning

see Coles.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Coals family from?

You can see how Coals families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coals family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coals families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Coals families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Coals's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Coals families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coals surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Coals ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coals. 34% of Coals men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Agent
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coals. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coals 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Coals. 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 253 military records available for the last name Coals. For the veterans among your Coals ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coals lifespan?

Average Coals life expectancy in 2002 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coals ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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