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Coleshill Family History

Coleshill Surname Meaning

from any of several places named Coleshill (Bucks Berks Flints Warwicks).

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


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Where is the Coleshill family from?

You can see how Coleshill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coleshill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Coleshill families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Coleshill's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Coleshill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coleshill 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 Coleshill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coleshill. 20% of Coleshill men worked as a Builders Labourer and 87% of Coleshill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coleshill were Incapacitated and Housekeeper.

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Coleshill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coleshill 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Coleshill. 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 257 military records available for the last name Coleshill. For the veterans among your Coleshill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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