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Coldham Family History

Coldham Surname Meaning

from Coldham (Cambs). If Coldham (Staffs) also gave rise to a surname this seems not to have survived into the modern period in this form.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Coldham family from?

You can see how Coldham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coldham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Coldham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Coldham families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Coldham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coldham families in 1911.
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What did your Coldham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Coldham. 100% of Coldham men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Coldham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Coldham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coldham 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Coldham. 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 243 military records available for the last name Coldham. For the veterans among your Coldham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coldham lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1975, in the United States, Coldham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Coldham in 1971 was 73, and 78 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coldham 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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