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Coldman Family History

Coldman Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Coleman with intrusive -d-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Coldman family from?

You can see how Coldman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coldman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coldman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Coldman families living in Surrey. This was about 37% of all the recorded Coldman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Coldman families in 1891.
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What did your Coldman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coldman. 50% of Coldman men worked as a Private Gardener and 92% of Coldman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coldman were Postman and Domestic Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Private Gardener
    50%
  • Postman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Domestic Worker
    4%

What Coldman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Coldman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coldman 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Coldman. 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 535 military records available for the last name Coldman. For the veterans among your Coldman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coldman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Coldman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Coldman in 1967 was 72, and 94 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coldman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coldman 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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