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Coldiron Family History

Coldiron Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of German Kalteis(en) an occupational name for a blacksmith from Middle High German kalt ‘cold’ + īsen ‘iron’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Coldiron family from?

You can see how Coldiron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coldiron family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Coldiron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Coldiron families living in Surrey. This was about 69% of all the recorded Coldiron's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Coldiron families in 1891.
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What did your Coldiron ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coldiron. 30% of Coldiron men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Coldiron women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coldiron were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • House Keeper
    24%
  • Saleslady
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Coldiron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coldiron 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Coldiron. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Coldiron. For the veterans among your Coldiron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coldiron lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Coldiron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Coldiron in 1947 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

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