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Coheley Family History

Coheley 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: Cokeley, Cowley, Coley, Copley, Coveney, Corley, Cooley, Cheney

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Where is the Coheley family from?

You can see how Coheley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coheley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Coheley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Coheley family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Coheley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coheley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coheley 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 Coheley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coheley. 38% of Coheley men worked as a Farming and 50% of Coheley women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coheley were Fireman and House Work.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Fireman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Coheley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Coheley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coheley 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 Coheley. 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 92 military records available for the last name Coheley. For the veterans among your Coheley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coheley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Coheley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Coheley in 1964 was 66, and 4 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coheley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coheley 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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