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Coulum Family History

Coulum 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: Collum, Cullum, Holum, Coull, Solum, Coutu, Collums, Corkum, Corum

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Where is the Coulum family from?

You can see how Coulum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coulum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Coulum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Coulum families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Coulum's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Coulum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coulum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Coulum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coulum 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 immigration records available for the last name Coulum. 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 Coulum. For the veterans among your Coulum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coulum lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Coulum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Coulum in 1981 was 73, and 59 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coulum 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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