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Colgrave Family History

Colgrave Surname Meaning

unexplained. Redmonds Dictionary of Yorks Surnames suggests a connection with the surname Congreve.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Colgrave family from?

You can see how Colgrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colgrave family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Colgrave families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Colgrave families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Colgrave's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colgrave families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colgrave 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 Colgrave ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colgrave. 100% of Colgrave men worked as a Bricklayer and 81% of Colgrave women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Colgrave family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Colgrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colgrave 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Colgrave. 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 226 military records available for the last name Colgrave. For the veterans among your Colgrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colgrave lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Colgrave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Colgrave in 1976 was 59, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colgrave

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colgrave 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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