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Colp Family History

Colp Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Kolb.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Colp family from?

You can see how Colp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Colp families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 100 Colp families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 95% of all the recorded Colp's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Colp families in 1911.
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What did your Colp ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Colp. 37% of Colp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Colp women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Fisherman
    34%
  • Fisher
    10%
  • Farmer fisherman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Colp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colp 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Colp. 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 613 military records available for the last name Colp. For the veterans among your Colp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colp lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Colp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Colp in 1953 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colp 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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