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Colabell Family History

Colabell Surname 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: Colabella, Corbell, Colwell, Cabell, Coldwell, Labell, Cornell

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Where is the Colabell family from?

You can see how Colabell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colabell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Colabell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Colabell family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Colabell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colabell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colabell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Colabell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Colabell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colabell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Colabell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Colabell. For the veterans among your Colabell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colabell lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1984, in the United States, Colabell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Colabell in 1980 was 79, and 75 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colabell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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