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Colborg Family History

Colborg 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: Colborn, Colberg, Holberg, Kolberg, Solberg, Torborg, Colcord

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Where is the Colborg family from?

You can see how Colborg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colborg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colborg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Colborg families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colborg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Colborg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colborg 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 158 census records available for the last name Colborg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colborg 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 Colborg. 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 5 military records available for the last name Colborg. For the veterans among your Colborg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colborg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Colborg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Colborg in 1972 was 67, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colborg 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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