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Colsh Family History

Colsh 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: Coash, Cosse, Cole, Corse, Dolch, Coley, Coach, Couch, Colt, Rosh

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Where is the Colsh family from?

You can see how Colsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colsh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Colsh families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Colsh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Colsh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Colsh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colsh 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 502 census records available for the last name Colsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colsh 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Colsh. 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 42 military records available for the last name Colsh. For the veterans among your Colsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colsh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Colsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Colsh in 1969 was 53, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colsh 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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