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Coram Family History

Coram Name Meaning

English (southwestern): variant of Corum .

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


Similar surnames: Boram, Corum, Oram, Caram, Sorah, Corby, Corpe, Corte, Coran, Corns

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Where is the Coram family from?

You can see how Coram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coram family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coram families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Coram families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Coram's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coram families in 1891.
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What did your Coram ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coram. 20% of Coram men worked as a Bricklayer and 78% of Coram women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coram were Bank Clerk and Domestic Servant. .

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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

  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Boot Repairer
    15%
  • Railway Clerk
    15%
  • Bank Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Coram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coram 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 997 immigration records available for the last name Coram. 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 Coram. For the veterans among your Coram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coram lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Coram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Coram in 1954 was 36, and 75 in 2004.

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