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Colmon Family History

Colmon 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: Colton, Colon, Colman, Colson, Common, Coleman, Colston, Holton

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Where is the Colmon family from?

You can see how Colmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colmon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Colmon families living in New Brunswick. This was about 35% of all the recorded Colmon's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Colmon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colmon 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 Colmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colmon. 48% of Colmon men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Colmon women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colmon were Salesman and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Operator
    12%

What Colmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colmon 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Colmon. 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 207 military records available for the last name Colmon. For the veterans among your Colmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colmon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Colmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Colmon in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colmon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colmon 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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