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Colmen Family History

Colmen 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, Colden, Colman, Colen, Holmen, Collen, Colten, Coleman, Nolen

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Where is the Colmen family from?

You can see how Colmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colmen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colmen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Colmen families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Colmen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Colmen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colmen 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 Colmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colmen. 60% of Colmen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Colmen women worked as a Housework.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Colmen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Colmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colmen 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Colmen. 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 65 military records available for the last name Colmen. For the veterans among your Colmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colmen lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Colmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Colmen in 1993 was 42, and 21 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colmen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colmen 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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