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Coloby Family History

Coloby 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: Colby, Colony, Colopy, Colombo, Corby, Coley, Collopy, Golob, Colon

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Where is the Coloby family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coloby 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 Coloby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pea Picker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coloby. 100% of Coloby men worked as a Pea Picker.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Pea Picker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Coloby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coloby 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Coloby. 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 8 military records available for the last name Coloby. For the veterans among your Coloby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coloby lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1988, in the United States, Coloby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Coloby in 1976 was 84, and 71 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coloby 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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