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Coelha Family History

Coelha 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: Coelho, Concha, Colla, Cella, Corella, Coello, Celia, Colella, Cola

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Where is the Coelha family from?

You can see how Coelha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coelha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Coelha family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coelha's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Coelha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coelha 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 46 census records available for the last name Coelha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coelha 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Coelha. 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 5 military records available for the last name Coelha. For the veterans among your Coelha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coelha lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coelha

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