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Colfer Family History

Colfer Surname Meaning

Irish (Wexford): probably an altered form of English Culver or Colliver.

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


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Where is the Colfer family from?

You can see how Colfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colfer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Colfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Colfer families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colfer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Colfer families in 1911.
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What did your Colfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colfer. 17% of Colfer men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Colfer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colfer were Machinist and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Colfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colfer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Colfer. 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 626 military records available for the last name Colfer. For the veterans among your Colfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colfer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Colfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Colfer in 1962 was 78, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colfer 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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