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Colburm Family History

Colburm 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, Collura, Colbert, Coburn, Cogburn, Collum, Colborn, Colberg

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Where is the Colburm family from?

You can see how Colburm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colburm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colburm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Colburm family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colburm's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Colburm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colburm 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 59 census records available for the last name Colburm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colburm 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Colburm. 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 3 military records available for the last name Colburm. For the veterans among your Colburm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colburm lifespan?

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