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Colbeth Family History

Colbeth Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of Colbath.

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


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Where is the Colbeth family from?

You can see how Colbeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colbeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Colbeth family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Colbeth's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Colbeth families in 1911.
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What did your Colbeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colbeth. 49% of Colbeth men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Colbeth women worked as a Packer.

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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
    49%
  • Fisherman
    14%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Mariner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Colbeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colbeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbeth 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Colbeth. 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 344 military records available for the last name Colbeth. For the veterans among your Colbeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbeth lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Colbeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Colbeth in 1944 was 22, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbeth 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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