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Colbrunn Family History

Colbrunn 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: Colburn, Heilbrunn, Brunn, Coburn, Coltrane, Colbaugh, Cobourn

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Where is the Colbrunn family from?

You can see how Colbrunn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbrunn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colbrunn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Colbrunn families living in Missouri. This was about 69% of all the recorded Colbrunn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Colbrunn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbrunn 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 Colbrunn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Colbrunn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Colbrunn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbrunn 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Colbrunn. 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 46 military records available for the last name Colbrunn. For the veterans among your Colbrunn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbrunn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Colbrunn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Colbrunn in 1954 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbrunn 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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