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Coolie Family History

Coolie 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: Colie, Collie, Coole, Cole, Cooling, Doolin, Coombe, Collin, Coolidge

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Where is the Coolie family from?

You can see how Coolie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coolie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coolie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Coolie family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coolie's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Coolie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coolie 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 Coolie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coolie. 37% of Coolie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Coolie women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coolie were Taxis Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer Wpa
    10%
  • Taxis Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Coolie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coolie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coolie 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Coolie. 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 282 military records available for the last name Coolie. For the veterans among your Coolie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coolie lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Coolie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Coolie in 1975 was 79, and 87 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coolie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coolie 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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