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Coul Family History

Coul Surname Meaning

see Cole.

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


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Where is the Coul family from?

You can see how Coul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Coul family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Coul's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Coul families in 1911.
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What did your Coul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coul. 100% of Coul women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coul 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Coul. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Coul. For the veterans among your Coul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coul lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Coul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Coul in 1962 was 67, and 66 in 1992.

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