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Couleton Family History

Couleton 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: Coulton, Colleton, Coulston, Colston, Moulton, Colton, Colliton

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Where is the Couleton family from?

You can see how Couleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couleton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Couleton families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Couleton families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Couleton's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Couleton families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couleton 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 56 census records available for the last name Couleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couleton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Couleton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Couleton. For the veterans among your Couleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couleton lifespan?

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