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Colbow Family History

Colbow 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: Dolbow, Callow, Colton, Clow, Colby, Cobo, Corbo, Colon, Curbow, Colo

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Where is the Colbow family from?

You can see how Colbow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbow family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Colbow family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colbow's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Colbow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbow 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 Colbow ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Colbow. 100% of Colbow men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Colbow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbow 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Colbow. 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 109 military records available for the last name Colbow. For the veterans among your Colbow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Colbow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Colbow in 1964 was 71, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbow 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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