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Colepaugh Family History

Colepaugh 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: Colbaugh, Cobaugh, Coolbaugh, Colclough, Clabaugh, Bolenbaugh

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Where is the Colepaugh family from?

You can see how Colepaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colepaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Colepaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Colepaugh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Colepaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Colepaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colepaugh 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 Colepaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Colepaugh. 58% of Colepaugh 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
    58%
  • Section Hand
    43%

What Colepaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Colepaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colepaugh 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Colepaugh. 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 Colepaugh. For the veterans among your Colepaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colepaugh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Colepaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Colepaugh in 1966 was 79, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colepaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colepaugh 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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