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Colsch Family History

Colsch 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: Polich, Posch, Dolch, Dorsch, Hosch, Coach, Couch, Bosch, Morsch

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Where is the Colsch family from?

You can see how Colsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colsch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Colsch families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Colsch's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Colsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colsch 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 Colsch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Colsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Colsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colsch 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Colsch. 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 152 military records available for the last name Colsch. For the veterans among your Colsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colsch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Colsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Colsch in 1965 was 76, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colsch 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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