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Colnutt Family History

Colnutt 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: Cornutt, Curnutt, Allnutt, Collett, Cornett, Connett, Calcutt

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Where is the Colnutt family from?

You can see how Colnutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colnutt family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Colnutt family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Colnutt's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colnutt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colnutt 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 Colnutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenters Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colnutt. 50% of Colnutt men worked as a Carpenters Labourer and 100% of Colnutt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Carpenters Labourer
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Colnutt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Colnutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colnutt 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Colnutt. 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 12 military records available for the last name Colnutt. For the veterans among your Colnutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colnutt lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colnutt 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colnutt

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