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Colebright Family History

Colebright 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: Courtright, Albright, Woolbright, Ebright, Cortright, Englebright

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Where is the Colebright family from?

You can see how Colebright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colebright family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Colebright family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Colebright's in USA. New York had the highest population of Colebright families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Colebright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colebright 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Colebright. 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 1 military records available for the last name Colebright. For the veterans among your Colebright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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