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Colberson Family History

Colberson 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: Culberson, Holgerson, Robberson, Solverson, Rollerson, Holverson

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Where is the Colberson family from?

You can see how Colberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colberson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Colberson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Colberson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Colberson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Colberson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colberson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colberson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colberson. 100% of Colberson men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Colberson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Colberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colberson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Colberson. 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 33 military records available for the last name Colberson. For the veterans among your Colberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colberson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Colberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Colberson in 1966 was 87, and 83 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colberson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colberson 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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