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Colw Family History

Colw 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: Cole, Colt, Coll, Coln, Colo, Cola, Colaw, Colf, Colp, Wolf

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Where is the Colw family from?

You can see how Colw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colw family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colw families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Colw family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Colw's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Colw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colw 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 49 census records available for the last name Colw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colw 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Colw. 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 9 military records available for the last name Colw. For the veterans among your Colw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colw lifespan?

Average Colw life expectancy in 1978 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colw 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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