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Colsson Family History

Colsson 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: Colston, Olsson, Colson, Coleson, Cosson, Rolston, Colton, Holston

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Where is the Colsson family from?

You can see how Colsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colsson family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Colsson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Colsson families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Colsson's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Colsson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colsson 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 91 census records available for the last name Colsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colsson 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Colsson. 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 48 military records available for the last name Colsson. For the veterans among your Colsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colsson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Colsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Colsson in 1967 was 66, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colsson 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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