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Coelin Family History

Coelin 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: Collin, Colin, Coplin, Copelin, Conlin, Cousin, Carlin, Melin, Joslin

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Where is the Coelin family from?

You can see how Coelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coelin family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Coelin family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Coelin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coelin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coelin 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 52 census records available for the last name Coelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coelin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Coelin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Coelin. For the veterans among your Coelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coelin lifespan?

Average Coelin life expectancy in 1973 was 26 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coelin 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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