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Coellner Family History

Coellner 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: Goellner, Toellner, Koellner, Zoellner, Soellner, Kellner, Ellner

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Where is the Coellner family from?

You can see how Coellner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coellner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Coellner family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coellner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Coellner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coellner 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 110 census records available for the last name Coellner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coellner 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Coellner. 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 36 military records available for the last name Coellner. For the veterans among your Coellner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coellner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Coellner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Coellner in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coellner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coellner 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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