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Koleman Family History

Koleman 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: Coleman, Kolman, Goleman, Boleman, Kolkman, Doleman, Kollman, Kleman

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Where is the Koleman family from?

You can see how Koleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koleman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Koleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Koleman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Koleman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Koleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koleman 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 Koleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koleman. 50% of Koleman men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Koleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Koleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koleman 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Koleman. 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 64 military records available for the last name Koleman. For the veterans among your Koleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koleman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Koleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Koleman in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koleman 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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