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Colbertson Family History

Colbertson 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: Culbertson, Robertson, Albertson, Gilbertson, Culberson, Wolverton

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Where is the Colbertson family from?

You can see how Colbertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbertson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colbertson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Colbertson family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Colbertson's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Colbertson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbertson 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 Colbertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colbertson. 59% of Colbertson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Colbertson women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Colbertson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Colbertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbertson 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Colbertson. 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 167 military records available for the last name Colbertson. For the veterans among your Colbertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbertson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Colbertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Colbertson in 1972 was 61, and 97 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colbertson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbertson 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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