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Coeman Family History

Coeman 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: Coleman, Goeman, Copeman, Cotman, Colman, Corman, Cosman, Cowman

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Where is the Coeman family from?

You can see how Coeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coeman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Coeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Coeman family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Coeman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Coeman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coeman 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 Coeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coeman. 100% of Coeman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Coeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Coeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coeman 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Coeman. 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 Coeman. For the veterans among your Coeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coeman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Coeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Coeman in 1966 was 73, and 90 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coeman 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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