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Colmans Family History

Colmans 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, Comans, Coleman, Polman, Dolman, Kolman, Cotman, Collins

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Where is the Colmans family from?

You can see how Colmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colmans family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Colmans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Colmans family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Colmans's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Colmans families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colmans 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 Colmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colmans. 100% of Colmans 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Colmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colmans 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Colmans. 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 27 military records available for the last name Colmans. For the veterans among your Colmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colmans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Colmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Colmans in 1964 was 81, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colmans 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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