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Colbroth Family History

Colbroth 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, Colbath, Colbeth, Holbrook, Colgrove, Olbrich, Colbert

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Where is the Colbroth family from?

You can see how Colbroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbroth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Colbroth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Colbroth family living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Colbroth's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Colbroth families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbroth 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 270 census records available for the last name Colbroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbroth 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Colbroth. 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 39 military records available for the last name Colbroth. For the veterans among your Colbroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbroth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Colbroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Colbroth in 1966 was 58, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbroth 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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