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Colsman Family History

Colsman 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: Coleman, Coltman, Colman, Collman, Cosman, Cossman, Holsman, Colston

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Where is the Colsman family from?

You can see how Colsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colsman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Colsman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Colsman families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Colsman's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Colsman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Colsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colsman 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Colsman. 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 125 military records available for the last name Colsman. For the veterans among your Colsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colsman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Colsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Colsman in 1962 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colsman 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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