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Coffler Family History

Coffler 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: Coffer, Koffler, Loffler, Hoffler, Confer, Hoffner, Coffey, Loeffler

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Where is the Coffler family from?

You can see how Coffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coffler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Coffler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Coffler families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Coffler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coffler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coffler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Coffler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Coffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coffler 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Coffler. 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 55 military records available for the last name Coffler. For the veterans among your Coffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coffler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Coffler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Coffler in 1964 was 78, and 93 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coffler 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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