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Colbaugh Family History

Colbaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kolbach a habitational name from any of several places so named for example in Palatinate and Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Colbaugh family from?

You can see how Colbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbaugh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Colbaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Colbaugh families living in Tennessee. This was about 83% of all the recorded Colbaugh's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Colbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbaugh 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 Colbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Home Making were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colbaugh. 45% of Colbaugh men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Colbaugh women worked as a Home Making. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colbaugh were Labor and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home Making
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Colbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbaugh 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 Colbaugh. 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 345 military records available for the last name Colbaugh. For the veterans among your Colbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbaugh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Colbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Colbaugh in 1951 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbaugh 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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