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Colvers Family History

Colvers 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: Colvert, Colver, Cover, Culver, Colmer, Converse, Conyers, Covert

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Where is the Colvers family from?

You can see how Colvers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colvers family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Colvers family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Colvers's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Colvers families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colvers 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 Colvers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colvers. 100% of Colvers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Colvers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colvers 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Colvers. 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 5 military records available for the last name Colvers. For the veterans among your Colvers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colvers lifespan?

Average Colvers life expectancy in 2001 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colvers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colvers 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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