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Coalston Family History

Coalston 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: Colston, Coulston, Coalson, Alston, Rolston, Colton, Holston

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Where is the Coalston family from?

You can see how Coalston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coalston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coalston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Coalston families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Coalston's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Coalston families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coalston 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 Coalston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coalston. 100% of Coalston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Coalston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Coalston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coalston 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Coalston. 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 51 military records available for the last name Coalston. For the veterans among your Coalston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coalston lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Coalston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Coalston in 1972 was 32, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coalston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coalston 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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