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Colbill Family History

Colbill 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: Cogbill, Colwill, Corbell, Coghill, Cowgill, Colwell, Colville

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Where is the Colbill family from?

You can see how Colbill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Colbill families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Colbill families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Colbill's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Colbill families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbill 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 9 census records available for the last name Colbill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbill 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Colbill. 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 12 military records available for the last name Colbill. For the veterans among your Colbill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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