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Coolridge Family History

Coolridge 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: Coolidge, Woolridge, Corbridge, Wooldridge, Goodridge, Cambridge

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Where is the Coolridge family from?

You can see how Coolridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coolridge family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Coolridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Coolridge family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Coolridge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coolridge families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coolridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Coolridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coolridge 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Coolridge. 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 35 military records available for the last name Coolridge. For the veterans among your Coolridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coolridge lifespan?

Average Coolridge life expectancy in 1968 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coolridge 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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