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Colma Family History

Colma 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: Cosma, Colla, Calma, Cola, Colman, Coloma, Coleman, Holm, Cotta

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Where is the Colma family from?

You can see how Colma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colma family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Colma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Colma families living in Alabama. This was about 40% of all the recorded Colma's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Colma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Colma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colma 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Colma. 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 19 military records available for the last name Colma. For the veterans among your Colma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colma lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Colma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Colma in 1972 was 72, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colma 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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