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Colhus Family History

Colhus 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: Claus, Melhus, Bolus, Copus, Collums, Corpus, Bolhuis, Polus, Cephus

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Where is the Colhus family from?

You can see how Colhus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colhus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Colhus families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Colhus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Colhus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Colhus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colhus 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 44 census records available for the last name Colhus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colhus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Colhus. 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 Colhus. For the veterans among your Colhus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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