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Couleman Family History

Couleman 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, Copeman, Goleman, Colleran, Boleman, Houseman, Coltman

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Where is the Couleman family from?

You can see how Couleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couleman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Couleman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Couleman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Couleman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couleman 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 47 census records available for the last name Couleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couleman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Couleman. 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 38 military records available for the last name Couleman. For the veterans among your Couleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couleman lifespan?

Average Couleman life expectancy in 1968 was 72 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 Couleman 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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