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Colbry Family History

Colbry 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: Colby, Corby, Coley, Dobry, Clary, Colbert, Colburn, Cosby, Cobey

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Where is the Colbry family from?

You can see how Colbry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Colbry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Colbry families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Colbry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colbry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbry 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 Colbry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colbry. 60% of Colbry 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Colbry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Colbry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbry 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Colbry. 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 32 military records available for the last name Colbry. For the veterans among your Colbry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbry lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Colbry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Colbry in 1963 was 84, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colbry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbry 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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