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Couleur Family History

Couleur 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: Couper, Cotler, Molleur, Cobler, Coulter, Coller, Coler, Cooler

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Where is the Couleur family from?

You can see how Couleur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couleur family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Couleur families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Couleur's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Couleur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couleur 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 67 census records available for the last name Couleur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couleur 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Couleur. 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 67 military records available for the last name Couleur. For the veterans among your Couleur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couleur lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Couleur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Couleur in 1967 was 78, and 81 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Couleur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couleur 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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