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Columpus Family History

Columpus 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: Columbus, Bumpus, Copus, Collums, Corpus, Compas, Molpus, Lummus

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Where is the Columpus family from?

You can see how Columpus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Columpus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Columpus family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Columpus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Columpus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Columpus 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 Columpus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%

What Columpus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Columpus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Columpus 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Columpus. 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 Columpus. For the veterans among your Columpus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Columpus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1997, in the United States, Columpus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Columpus in 1955 was 49, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Columpus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Columpus 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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