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Coaleman Family History

Coaleman 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, Calman, Boleman, Calaman

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Where is the Coaleman family from?

You can see how Coaleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coaleman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Coaleman families living in Alabama. This was about 84% of all the recorded Coaleman's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Coaleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coaleman 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 79 census records available for the last name Coaleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coaleman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Coaleman. 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 military records available for the last name Coaleman. For the veterans among your Coaleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coaleman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coaleman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coaleman

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