This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Coheman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Coheman Family History

Coheman 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, Copeman, Roseman, Goeman, Kohrman, Goleman, Cotman, Gohman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Coheman family from?

You can see how Coheman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coheman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Coheman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Coheman families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Coheman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coheman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coheman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Coheman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Coheman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coheman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Coheman

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Coheman. 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.

View all Coheman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Coheman. For the veterans among your Coheman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Coheman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Coheman family history

Discover More

What is the average Coheman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coheman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coheman

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Coheman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial