Origins of the Coul surname
About the Couls
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Interesting facts about Coul
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Couls most likely to marry?
Cole Or Coul Or Cowelses
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Cole Or Coal Or Cool Or Coole Or Coul Or Cowleses
What are the most common Coul first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Couls
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Couls in 1921
Domestic Servant
6
F S
6
General Serv
4
Dressmaker
3
Tin Mine Girl
3
Common male occupations for Couls in 1921
Fisherman
14
Farm Servant
7
Bricklayer
6
Farmer
5
White Fisher
5
