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Coolon Family History

Coolon 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: Colon, Conlon, Coulon, Colton, Cotton, Condon, Cordon, Cooling

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Where is the Coolon family from?

You can see how Coolon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coolon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Coolon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Coolon family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coolon's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Coolon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coolon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Coolon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coolon 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Coolon. 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 31 military records available for the last name Coolon. For the veterans among your Coolon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coolon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Coolon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Coolon in 1968 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coolon 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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