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Colwash Family History

Colwash 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: Coash, Colbath, Colas, Sowash, Bolash, Conway, Cornish, Coward, Coach

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Where is the Colwash family from?

You can see how Colwash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colwash family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Colwash families living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Colwash's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Colwash families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colwash 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 463 census records available for the last name Colwash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colwash 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Colwash. 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 Colwash. For the veterans among your Colwash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colwash lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Colwash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Colwash in 1958 was 53, and 54 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colwash 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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