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Colebank Family History

Colebank Surname Meaning

English (Cumbria): habitational name possibly from either of two places called Coal Bank in Tyne and Wear and Durham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Colebank family from?

You can see how Colebank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colebank family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colebank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Colebank families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Colebank's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Colebank families in 1911.
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What did your Colebank ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Colebank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colebank 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Colebank. 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 446 military records available for the last name Colebank. For the veterans among your Colebank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colebank lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Colebank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Colebank in 1953 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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