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Coaley Family History

Coaley Surname Meaning

see Cowley. see Colley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Coaley family from?

You can see how Coaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coaley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Coaley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Coaley families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Coaley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coaley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Coaley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coaley. 33% of Coaley men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Coaley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coaley were Miner and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Miner
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Coaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coaley 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Coaley. 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 215 military records available for the last name Coaley. For the veterans among your Coaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coaley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Coaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Coaley in 1966 was 95, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coaley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coaley 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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