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Colbjornson Family History

Colbjornson 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: Bjornson, Solomonson, Bjornsen, Culbertson, Solmonson, Collinson

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Where is the Colbjornson family from?

You can see how Colbjornson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbjornson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Colbjornson families living in Iowa. This was about 48% of all the recorded Colbjornson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Colbjornson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Colbjornson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbjornson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Colbjornson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Colbjornson. For the veterans among your Colbjornson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbjornson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Colbjornson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Colbjornson in 1968 was 56, and 54 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbjornson 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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