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Colmus Family History

Colmus 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: Holmes, Colmer, Claus, Cadmus, Kalmus, Calmes, Bolus, Comes, Coombs

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Where is the Colmus family from?

You can see how Colmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colmus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Colmus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Colmus families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Colmus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Colmus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colmus 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 638 census records available for the last name Colmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colmus 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Colmus. 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 114 military records available for the last name Colmus. For the veterans among your Colmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colmus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Colmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Colmus in 1955 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colmus 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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