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Colbi Family History

Colbi 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: Colby, Colli, Corbi, Cole, Kolb, Corby, Coley, Colt, Combe, Collin

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Where is the Colbi family from?

You can see how Colbi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colbi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Colbi families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Colbi's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Colbi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbi 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 44 census records available for the last name Colbi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbi 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Colbi. 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 4 military records available for the last name Colbi. For the veterans among your Colbi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbi lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Colbi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Colbi in 1975 was 81, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbi 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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