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Colbrun Family History

Colbrun 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: Colburn, Coltrin, Coldren, Colborn, Coleman, Colston, Dobrin, Colton

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Where is the Colbrun family from?

You can see how Colbrun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbrun family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Colbrun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Colbrun families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Colbrun's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Colbrun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colbrun 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 197 census records available for the last name Colbrun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbrun 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Colbrun. 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 12 military records available for the last name Colbrun. For the veterans among your Colbrun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbrun lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Colbrun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Colbrun in 1972 was 85, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colbrun 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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