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Colmel Family History

Colmel 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: Colmer, Camel, Holme, Comer, Cole, Holmer, Holmes, Coley, Colwell

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Where is the Colmel family from?

You can see how Colmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colmel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Colmel families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Colmel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Colmel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colmel 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 36 census records available for the last name Colmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colmel 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Colmel. 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 1 military records available for the last name Colmel. For the veterans among your Colmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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