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Coellen Family History

Coellen 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: Collen, Cullen, Ellen, Collin, Pollen, Sellen, Hollen, Hellen, Yellen

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Where is the Coellen family from?

You can see how Coellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coellen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Coellen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Coellen families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Coellen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Coellen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coellen 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 42 census records available for the last name Coellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coellen 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Coellen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Coellen. For the veterans among your Coellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coellen lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2004, in the United States, Coellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Coellen in 1999 was 96, and 103 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coellen 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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