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Coleon Family History

Coleon 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: Colton, Colon, Colen, Colson, Coleson, Coleman, Nolen, Leon, Colston

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Where is the Coleon family from?

You can see how Coleon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coleon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Coleon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Coleon families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Coleon's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Coleon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Coleon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coleon 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Coleon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Coleon. For the veterans among your Coleon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coleon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Coleon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Coleon in 1973 was 50, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coleon 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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