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Colpser Family History

Colpser 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: Cooper, Colmer, Couper, Courser, Copper, Colter, Collier, Bolser

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Where is the Colpser family from?

You can see how Colpser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colpser family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Colpser families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Colpser's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Colpser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colpser 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 5 census records available for the last name Colpser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colpser 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Colpser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Colpser. For the veterans among your Colpser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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