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Colbey Family History

Colbey Surname Meaning

see Colby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Colbey family from?

You can see how Colbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Colbey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Colbey families living in New Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Colbey's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Colbey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbey 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 Colbey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Colbey. 100% of Colbey men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Colbey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbey 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Colbey. 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 304 military records available for the last name Colbey. For the veterans among your Colbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Colbey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Colbey in 1964 was 66, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colbey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbey 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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