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Colbertt Family History

Colbertt 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: Colbert, Corbett, Holbert, Cobbett, Tolbert, Colvert, Wolbert

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Where is the Colbertt family from?

You can see how Colbertt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbertt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colbertt family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Colbertt's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Colbertt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbertt 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 34 census records available for the last name Colbertt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbertt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Colbertt. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Colbertt. For the veterans among your Colbertt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbertt lifespan?

Average Colbertt life expectancy in 1969 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbertt 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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