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Coronado Family History

Coronado Surname Meaning

Spanish: from coronado ‘crowned’ past participle of coronare ‘to crown’

applied as a nickname for someone who behaved in an imperious manner.

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


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Where is the Coronado family from?

You can see how Coronado families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coronado family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Coronado families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Coronado families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Coronado's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Coronado families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coronado surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Coronado ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coronado. 45% of Coronado men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Coronado women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coronado were Proprietor 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Coronado. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coronado 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Coronado. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Coronado. For the veterans among your Coronado ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coronado lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Coronado life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Coronado in 1950 was 37, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coronado 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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