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Colbenson Family History

Colbenson 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: Collinson, Culberson, Coleson, Benson, Sorenson, Holgerson, Ellenson

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Where is the Colbenson family from?

You can see how Colbenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Colbenson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Colbenson families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Colbenson's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Colbenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbenson 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 Colbenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colbenson. 43% of Colbenson men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    15%

What Colbenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Colbenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbenson 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Colbenson. 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 99 military records available for the last name Colbenson. For the veterans among your Colbenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbenson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Colbenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Colbenson in 1963 was 89, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbenson 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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