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Coffelder Family History

Coffelder Name 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: Cofield, Coffer, Hofferber, Coffeen, Keffeler, Felder, Coffield

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Where is the Coffelder family from?

You can see how Coffelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coffelder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Coffelder families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Coffelder's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Coffelder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coffelder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coffelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Radiator Repairer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coffelder. 100% of Coffelder men worked as a Radiator Repairer. .

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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 1940

  • Radiator Repairer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Coffelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coffelder 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Coffelder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Coffelder. For the veterans among your Coffelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coffelder lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Coffelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Coffelder in 1961 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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