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Colvet Family History

Colvet 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, Collet, Cover, Cole, Culver, Calvey, Colmer, Mollet

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Where is the Colvet family from?

You can see how Colvet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colvet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Colvet families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Colvet families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Colvet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colvet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colvet 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 110 census records available for the last name Colvet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colvet 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Colvet. 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 4 military records available for the last name Colvet. For the veterans among your Colvet 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 Colvet 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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