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Coblentz Family History

Coblentz Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from the German city of Koblenz situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Mosel.

It was founded in 9 BC as a Roman town.

Latin name Confluentes (fluvii) ‘confluent rivers’ from which the modern name derives.

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


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Where is the Coblentz family from?

You can see how Coblentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coblentz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coblentz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Coblentz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Coblentz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coblentz families in 1891.
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What did your Coblentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coblentz. 33% of Coblentz men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Coblentz women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coblentz were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Coblentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coblentz 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Coblentz. 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 967 military records available for the last name Coblentz. For the veterans among your Coblentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coblentz lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Coblentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Coblentz in 1943 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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