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Coffmann Family History

Coffmann 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: Hoffmann, Coffman, Roffman, Hoffman, Corfman, Goffman, Coffland

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Where is the Coffmann family from?

You can see how Coffmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coffmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coffmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Coffmann families living in Indiana. This was about 34% of all the recorded Coffmann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Coffmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coffmann 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 Coffmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coffmann. 30% of Coffmann men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Coffmann women worked as a Student Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Operator
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%

What Coffmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Coffmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coffmann 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Coffmann. 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 47 military records available for the last name Coffmann. For the veterans among your Coffmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coffmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Coffmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Coffmann in 1965 was 60, and 95 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coffmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coffmann 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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