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Colaw Family History

Colaw Surname Meaning

Possibly an altered form of German Kohlhaw a variant of Kohlhoff.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Colaw family from?

You can see how Colaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Colaw families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Colaw's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Colaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colaw 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 Colaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colaw. 50% of Colaw men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Colaw women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colaw were Mechanic and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Colaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colaw 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Colaw. 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 348 military records available for the last name Colaw. For the veterans among your Colaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colaw lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Colaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Colaw in 1957 was 71, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colaw 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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