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Colcough Family History

Colcough 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: Colclough, Clough, Colbaugh, Cobaugh, Lough, Coolbaugh, Slough

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Where is the Colcough family from?

You can see how Colcough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colcough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colcough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Colcough families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Colcough's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colcough families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colcough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colcough ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Colcough. 100% of Colcough men worked as a Labourer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Colcough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Colcough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colcough 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Colcough. 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 33 military records available for the last name Colcough. For the veterans among your Colcough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colcough lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Colcough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Colcough in 1975 was 48, and 87 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colcough

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colcough 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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