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Colmann Family History

Colmann 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: Colman, Coleman, Polman, Dolman, Kolman, Kohlmann, Ohlmann, Bollmann

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Where is the Colmann family from?

You can see how Colmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colmann family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Colmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Colmann families living in Indiana. This was about 70% of all the recorded Colmann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Colmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colmann 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 228 census records available for the last name Colmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colmann 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Colmann. 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 17 military records available for the last name Colmann. For the veterans among your Colmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colmann 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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