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Coelen Family History

Coelen 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: Coenen, Colen, Collen, Coplen, Cowley, Nolen, Cowden, Cullen, Cole

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Where is the Coelen family from?

You can see how Coelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coelen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Coelen families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Coelen's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Coelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coelen 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 173 census records available for the last name Coelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coelen 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Coelen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Coelen. For the veterans among your Coelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coelen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1987, in the United States, Coelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Coelen in 1972 was 76, and 73 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coelen 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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