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Colegrave Family History

Colegrave Surname Meaning

see Colgrave.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Colegrave family from?

You can see how Colegrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colegrave family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Colegrave families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Colegrave families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Colegrave's in USA. New York had the highest population of Colegrave families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colegrave 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 Colegrave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colegrave. 56% of Colegrave women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Retired
    23%
  • Farmer Stock
    23%

What Colegrave family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colegrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colegrave 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 635 immigration records available for the last name Colegrave. 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 212 military records available for the last name Colegrave. For the veterans among your Colegrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colegrave lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Colegrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Colegrave in 1970 was 78, and 85 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colegrave

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colegrave 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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