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Colbie Family History

Colbie 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: Colie, Collie, Cole, Colby, Combe, Collin, Corrie, Corbin, Comrie

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Where is the Colbie family from?

You can see how Colbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Colbie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Colbie families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Colbie's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Colbie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbie 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 92 census records available for the last name Colbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbie 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Colbie. 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 27 military records available for the last name Colbie. For the veterans among your Colbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Colbie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Colbie in 1966 was 71, and 93 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbie 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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