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Coleson Family History

Coleson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Coulson.

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


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Where is the Coleson family from?

You can see how Coleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coleson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Coleson families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Coleson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coleson families in 1911.
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What did your Coleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coleson. 33% of Coleson men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Coleson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coleson were Wood Cutter and Seamstress.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Wood Cutter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Coleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coleson 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Coleson. 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 659 military records available for the last name Coleson. For the veterans among your Coleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coleson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Coleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Coleson in 1955 was 61, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coleson 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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