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Coler Family History

Coler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kohler or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Coler family from?

You can see how Coler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 35 Coler families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Coler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coler 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 Coler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coler. 32% of Coler men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Coler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coler were Machinist and Cook.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Machinist
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Cook
    11%

What Coler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Coler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coler 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Coler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Coler. For the veterans among your Coler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Coler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Coler in 1955 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coler 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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