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Colwes Family History

Colwes 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: Coles, Toles, Coates, Cole, Holmes, Colmer, Cortes, Coley, Bowes

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Where is the Colwes family from?

You can see how Colwes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colwes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Colwes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Colwes families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Colwes's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Colwes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colwes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colwes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colwes. 100% of Colwes men worked as a Barber.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Barber
    100%

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Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Colwes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colwes 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Colwes. 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 95 military records available for the last name Colwes. For the veterans among your Colwes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colwes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Colwes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Colwes in 1962 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colwes 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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