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Coolman Family History

Coolman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kuhlmann or Dutch Koolman (see Kolman).

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


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Where is the Coolman family from?

You can see how Coolman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coolman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coolman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Coolman families living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Coolman's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Coolman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coolman 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 Coolman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coolman. 25% of Coolman men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Coolman women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coolman were Salesman and Farmers.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Beauty Operator
    14%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Farmers
    14%

What Coolman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Coolman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coolman 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Coolman. 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 492 military records available for the last name Coolman. For the veterans among your Coolman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coolman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Coolman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Coolman in 1962 was 74, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coolman 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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