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Coolehan Family History

Coolehan 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: Coleman, Colahan, Colleran, Coolman, Hoolihan, Callahan, Copeman

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Where is the Coolehan family from?

You can see how Coolehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coolehan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coolehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Coolehan families living in Iowa. This was about 69% of all the recorded Coolehan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Coolehan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Coolehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coolehan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Coolehan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Coolehan. For the veterans among your Coolehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coolehan lifespan?

Average Coolehan life expectancy in 1974 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coolehan 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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