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Coifman Family History

Coifman 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: Corfman, Coffman, Coleman, Copeman, Dorfman, Cotman, Roffman, Hoffman

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Where is the Coifman family from?

You can see how Coifman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coifman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Coifman family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Coifman's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Coifman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coifman 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 22 census records available for the last name Coifman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coifman 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Coifman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Coifman. For the veterans among your Coifman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coifman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Coifman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Coifman in 1971 was 77, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coifman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coifman 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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