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Colimer Family History

Colimer 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: Colmer, Climer, Oliver, Comer, Holmer, Oliger, Lorimer, Coomer

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Where is the Colimer family from?

You can see how Colimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Colimer families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colimer's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Colimer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colimer 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 48 census records available for the last name Colimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colimer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Colimer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Colimer. For the veterans among your Colimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colimer lifespan?

Average Colimer life expectancy in 1969 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colimer 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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