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Colesby Family History

Colesby Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Golsby (see Goldsby) with devoicing of the initial consonant.

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


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Where is the Colesby family from?

You can see how Colesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colesby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Colesby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Colesby families living in Warwickshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Colesby's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Colesby families in 1891.
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What did your Colesby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colesby. 78% of Colesby 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
    78%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Office Cleaner
    12%

What Colesby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colesby 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Colesby. 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 89 military records available for the last name Colesby. For the veterans among your Colesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colesby lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Colesby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Colesby in 1973 was 60, and 91 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colesby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colesby 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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