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Colgat Family History

Colgat 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: Colgate, Colgan, Cogan, Colt, Colla, Polgar, Holgate, Coggan, Coogan

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Where is the Colgat family from?

You can see how Colgat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colgat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Colgat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Colgat families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Colgat's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Colgat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colgat 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 31 census records available for the last name Colgat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colgat 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Colgat. 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 2 military records available for the last name Colgat. For the veterans among your Colgat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colgat lifespan?

Average Colgat life expectancy in 1995 was 15 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colgat 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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