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Coulam Family History

Coulam Surname Meaning

see Cowlam.

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


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Where is the Coulam family from?

You can see how Coulam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coulam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coulam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Coulam families living in British Columbia. This was about 79% of all the recorded Coulam's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Coulam families in 1911.
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What did your Coulam ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Coulam. 100% of Coulam 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coulam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coulam 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Coulam. 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 185 military records available for the last name Coulam. For the veterans among your Coulam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coulam lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Coulam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Coulam in 1952 was 25, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coulam 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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