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Colbel Family History

Colbel 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: Nobel, Cole, Colmer, Sobel, Coley, Lobel, Corbeil, Kobel, Corbell

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Where is the Colbel family from?

You can see how Colbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colbel family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Colbel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Colbel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbel 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 34 census records available for the last name Colbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Colbel. 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 Colbel. For the veterans among your Colbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbel lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Colbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Colbel in 1977 was 84, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbel 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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