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Coler Family History

Coler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kohler or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


Similar surnames: Coley, Cole, Caler, Coller, Coder, Cotler, Comer, Cooler, Cover

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Where is the Coler family from?

You can see how Coler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Coler families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Coler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coler. 100% of Coler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Coler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coler 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Coler. 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 Coler. For the veterans among your Coler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coler lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Coler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Coler in 1955 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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