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Colbo Family History

Colbo 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, Cobo, Corbo, Colo, Colao, Kolbo, Sorbo, Colton, Cole, Kolb

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Where is the Colbo family from?

You can see how Colbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colbo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Colbo families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colbo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Colbo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbo 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 354 census records available for the last name Colbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbo 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Colbo. 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 31 military records available for the last name Colbo. For the veterans among your Colbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Colbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Colbo in 1963 was 73, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colbo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbo 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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