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Colbrith Family History

Colbrith 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: Culbreth, Olbrich, Colbath, Colbeth, Galbraith, Goldrich, Colavita

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Where is the Colbrith family from?

You can see how Colbrith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbrith family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Colbrith families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Colbrith's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Colbrith families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Colbrith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbrith 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Colbrith. 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 Colbrith. For the veterans among your Colbrith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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