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Colvelle Family History

Colvelle 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: Colville, Colwell, Covello, Covell, Colella, Covelli, Conville

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Where is the Colvelle family from?

You can see how Colvelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colvelle family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Colvelle families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 4 Colvelle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Colvelle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colvelle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colvelle 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 77 census records available for the last name Colvelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colvelle 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Colvelle. 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 2 military records available for the last name Colvelle. For the veterans among your Colvelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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