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Colgett Family History

Colgett 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: Collett, Corbett, Cockett, Coslett, Follett, Tollett, Cobbett

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Where is the Colgett family from?

You can see how Colgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colgett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Colgett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Colgett families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Colgett's in USA. California had the highest population of Colgett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colgett 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 83 census records available for the last name Colgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colgett 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 Colgett. 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 15 military records available for the last name Colgett. For the veterans among your Colgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colgett lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Colgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Colgett in 1978 was 74, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colgett 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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