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Columbe Family History

Columbe 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: Colombe, Columbo, Colombo, Coulombe, Coombe, Combe, Colomb, Polumbo

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Where is the Columbe family from?

You can see how Columbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Columbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Columbe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Columbe families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Columbe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Columbe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Columbe 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 Columbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electro Plater and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Columbe. 34% of Columbe men worked as an Electro Plater and 34% of Columbe women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Columbe were Coal Dealer and Trimmer.

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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

  • Electro Plater
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Coal Dealer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Trimmer
    34%

What Columbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Columbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Columbe 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Columbe. 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 128 military records available for the last name Columbe. For the veterans among your Columbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Columbe lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Columbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Columbe in 1960 was 49, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Columbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Columbe 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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