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Colbatt Family History

Colbatt 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: Colbath, Corbett, Cobbett, Colgate, Colbert, Collett, Cliatt, Clyatt

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Where is the Colbatt family from?

You can see how Colbatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbatt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Colbatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Colbatt families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Colbatt's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Colbatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Colbatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbatt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Colbatt. 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 4 military records available for the last name Colbatt. For the veterans among your Colbatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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