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Colvared Family History

Colvared 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: Colvard, Collard, Clare, Pollard, Coward, Coard, Bollard, Callard

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Where is the Colvared family from?

You can see how Colvared families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colvared family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Colvared families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Colvared's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colvared families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Colvared. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colvared 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Colvared. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Colvared. For the veterans among your Colvared ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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