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Colpert Family History

Colpert 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: Wolpert, Colbert, Colvert, Volpert, Cooper, Colmer, Couper, Copper

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Where is the Colpert family from?

You can see how Colpert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colpert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Colpert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Colpert families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Colpert's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Colpert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colpert 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 Colpert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colpert. 100% of Colpert men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Colpert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Colpert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colpert 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Colpert. 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 57 military records available for the last name Colpert. For the veterans among your Colpert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colpert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Colpert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Colpert in 1965 was 84, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colpert 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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