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Coldon Family History

Coldon 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, Condon, Cordon, Colon, Colden, Caldon, Colson, Boldon, Gordon

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Where is the Coldon family from?

You can see how Coldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coldon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coldon families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Coldon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Coldon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coldon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Coldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coldon 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Coldon. 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 35 military records available for the last name Coldon. For the veterans among your Coldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coldon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Coldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Coldon in 1970 was 62, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coldon 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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