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Colsher Family History

Colsher 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: Coster, Colmer, Polster, Colter, Collier, Holster, Bosher, Bolser

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Where is the Colsher family from?

You can see how Colsher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colsher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colsher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Colsher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Colsher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Colsher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colsher 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 Colsher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colsher. 34% of Colsher men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Colsher women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Colsher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Colsher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colsher 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Colsher. 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 189 military records available for the last name Colsher. For the veterans among your Colsher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colsher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Colsher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Colsher in 1963 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colsher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colsher 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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