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Coffland Family History

Coffland Surname Meaning

Probably Irish: variant of Coughland which may be an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cochláin or Ó Cochláin (see Coughlin).

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


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Where is the Coffland family from?

You can see how Coffland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coffland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coffland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Coffland family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coffland's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Coffland families in 1891.
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What did your Coffland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coffland. 30% of Coffland men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Coffland women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coffland were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coffland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coffland 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Coffland. 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 441 military records available for the last name Coffland. For the veterans among your Coffland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coffland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Coffland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Coffland in 1962 was 87, and 89 in 2004.

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