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Colsey Family History

Colsey Surname Meaning

see Coulsey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Colsey family from?

You can see how Colsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colsey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Colsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Colsey families living in Worcestershire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Colsey's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Colsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colsey 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 Colsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colsey. 60% of Colsey men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Puller
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colsey 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Colsey. 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 67 military records available for the last name Colsey. For the veterans among your Colsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colsey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Colsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Colsey in 1964 was 64, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colsey 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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