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Coloman Family History

Coloman 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, Coltman, Colman, Collman, Coloma, Holoman, Soloman, Solomon

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Where is the Coloman family from?

You can see how Coloman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coloman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Coloman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Coloman families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Coloman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coloman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coloman 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 Coloman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coloman. 25% of Coloman men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Coloman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coloman were Manager and Cook.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Cook
    7%

What Coloman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coloman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coloman 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 608 immigration records available for the last name Coloman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Coloman. For the veterans among your Coloman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coloman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Coloman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Coloman in 1968 was 80, and 67 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coloman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coloman 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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