Origins of the Coleshill surname
About the Coleshills
We have a total of 1787 records for people with the last name Coleshill.
Find out more about your family in our records
Start your family history journey
Start free trial
“
I’ve managed to trace back to the mid-1500s! I can’t believe it! Utterly engrossing and I have uncovered some quite moving and heartbreaking stories attached to various ancestors. You don’t need any qualifications to start - just time patience, and some information.
SS
Stuart
Start your family tree
Trace your family back in time. Make new discoveries and see what other Findmypast family historians in our genealogy community have discovered about the Coleshills.
Sign up to get startedDelve deeper into the Coleshill family's history
Interesting facts about Coleshill
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Coleshills most likely to marry?
What are the most common Coleshill first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
Census records provide incredible detail on names, ages, marital statuses, occupations and more.
Common jobs for Coleshills
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Coleshills in 1921
Laundress
11
Domestic Servant
8
House Servant
5
Silk Weaveress
5
Cook
3
Common male occupations for Coleshills in 1921
General Labourer
11
Gardener
9
Clerk
6
Farmer
6
Dock Labourer
5
