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Colba Family History

Colba 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: Colby, Colla, Golba, Kolba, Cola, Cotta, Cole, Cosma, Cala, Pola

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Where is the Colba family from?

You can see how Colba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Colba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Colba family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Colba's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Colba families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colba 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 186 census records available for the last name Colba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colba 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Colba. 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 13 military records available for the last name Colba. For the veterans among your Colba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colba lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Colba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Colba in 1966 was 78, and 3 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colba 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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