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Coole Family History

Coole Surname Meaning

Irish and Manx: variant of Cool.

English (Gloucestershire): variant of Cole.

Altered form of German Kuhle.

Kühle see Kuhl.

Altered form of Dutch Koole a variant of Kool.

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


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Where is the Coole family from?

You can see how Coole families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coole family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coole families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 99 Coole families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Coole's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coole families in 1891.
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What did your Coole ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coole. 12% of Coole men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 76% of Coole women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coole were Bank Clerk and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Bank Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Coole. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coole 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Coole. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Coole. For the veterans among your Coole ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coole lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Coole life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Coole in 1942 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coole 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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