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Coelus Family History

Coelus 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: Chelius, Bolus, Coelho, Copus, Roels, Collums, Coello, Corpus, Polus

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Where is the Coelus family from?

You can see how Coelus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coelus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Coelus family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Coelus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Coelus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coelus 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 12 census records available for the last name Coelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coelus 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Coelus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Coelus. For the veterans among your Coelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coelus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1975, in the United States, Coelus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Coelus in 1970 was 82, and 78 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coelus 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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