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Colwite Family History

Colwite 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: Colgate, Cowie, Polite, Colette, Colie, Collie, Colwill, Calcote

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Where is the Colwite family from?

You can see how Colwite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colwite family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Colwite families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Colwite's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Colwite families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Colwite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colwite 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Colwite. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Colwite. For the veterans among your Colwite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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