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Coalin Family History

Coalin 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: Collin, Colin, Coplin, Conlin, Cousin, Carlin, Cain, Malin, Joslin

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Where is the Coalin family from?

You can see how Coalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coalin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Coalin families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Coalin family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Coalin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Coalin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coalin 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 Coalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coalin. 100% of Coalin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Coalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coalin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Coalin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 military records available for the last name Coalin. For the veterans among your Coalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coalin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coalin 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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