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Columbel Family History

Columbel 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: Colombe, Columbo, Columbia, Columbus, Colombo, Colmer, Coulombe

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Where is the Columbel family from?

You can see how Columbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Columbel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Columbel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Columbel family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Columbel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Columbel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Columbel 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 21 census records available for the last name Columbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Columbel 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 Columbel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Columbel. For the veterans among your Columbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Columbel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Columbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Columbel in 1966 was 86, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Columbel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Columbel 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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