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Colbock Family History

Colbock 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: Colbeck, Kolbeck, Pollock, Collick, Holbeck, Kollock, Clock, Molock

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Where is the Colbock family from?

You can see how Colbock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbock family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Colbock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Colbock family living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colbock's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Colbock families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbock 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 86 census records available for the last name Colbock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbock 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Colbock. 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 Colbock. For the veterans among your Colbock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbock lifespan?

Average Colbock life expectancy in 1996 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbock 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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