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Coldwell Family History

Coldwell Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of Caldwell.

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


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Where is the Coldwell family from?

You can see how Coldwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coldwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coldwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 841 Coldwell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Coldwell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Coldwell families in 1891.
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What did your Coldwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coldwell. 17% of Coldwell men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Coldwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coldwell were Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Woollen worsted Weaver
    6%
  • Motor Driver
    6%
  • Railway Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

What Coldwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65,000 census records available for the last name Coldwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coldwell 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Coldwell. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Coldwell. For the veterans among your Coldwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coldwell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Coldwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Coldwell in 1951 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coldwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coldwell 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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