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Colwart Family History

Colwart 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: Cowart, Coward, Cozart, Colbert, Dorwart, Colvert, Collar, Colar

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Where is the Colwart family from?

You can see how Colwart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colwart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Colwart families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Colwart families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Colwart's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Colwart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colwart 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 70 census records available for the last name Colwart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colwart 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Colwart. 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 38 military records available for the last name Colwart. For the veterans among your Colwart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colwart lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Colwart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Colwart in 1972 was 70, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colwart 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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