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Colebert Family History

Colebert 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: Colbert, Lebert, Holbert, Tolbert, Colvert, Wolbert, Calbert, Olbert

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Where is the Colebert family from?

You can see how Colebert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colebert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Colebert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Colebert family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Colebert's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Colebert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colebert 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 355 census records available for the last name Colebert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colebert 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Colebert. 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 45 military records available for the last name Colebert. For the veterans among your Colebert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colebert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Colebert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Colebert in 1964 was 70, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colebert 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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