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Colomon Family History

Colomon 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: Solomon, Coleman, Colston, Colton, Colombo, Colloton, Colon, Colombe

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Where is the Colomon family from?

You can see how Colomon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colomon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colomon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Colomon families living in Virginia. This was about 65% of all the recorded Colomon's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Colomon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Colomon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colomon 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Colomon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Colomon. For the veterans among your Colomon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colomon lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Colomon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Colomon in 1975 was 67, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colomon 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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