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Colks Family History

Colks 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: Colas, Cooks, Coles, Folks, Cocks, Cocke, Cook, Toles, Cole, Solis

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Where is the Colks family from?

You can see how Colks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colks family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Colks family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Colks's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Colks families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colks 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 43 census records available for the last name Colks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colks 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Colks. 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 Colks. For the veterans among your Colks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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