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Where is the Coal family from?

You can see how Coal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Coal families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Coal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coal families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coal 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 17,000 census records available for the last name Coal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coal 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Coal. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Coal. For the veterans among your Coal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1981, in the United States, Coal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Coal in 1964 was 76, and 42 in 1981.

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Coal Family History