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Colsmith Family History

Colsmith 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: Goldsmith, Smith, Comito, Shoesmith, Colavita, Nesmith, Naismith

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Where is the Colsmith family from?

You can see how Colsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colsmith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colsmith family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Colsmith's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Colsmith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colsmith 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 37 census records available for the last name Colsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colsmith 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Colsmith. 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 2 military records available for the last name Colsmith. For the veterans among your Colsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colsmith 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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