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Colsom Family History

Colsom 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: Folsom, Colson, Collom, Colston, Colton, Bollom, Bossom, Colon

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Where is the Colsom family from?

You can see how Colsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colsom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Colsom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Colsom family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Colsom's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Colsom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colsom 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 263 census records available for the last name Colsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colsom 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Colsom. 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 29 military records available for the last name Colsom. For the veterans among your Colsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colsom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1968, in the United States, Colsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Colsom in 1966 was 63, and 62 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colsom 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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