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Colweck Family History

Colweck 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: Colbeck, Kolbeck, Colwell, Cowick, Collick, Holbeck, Holveck, Cleek

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Where is the Colweck family from?

You can see how Colweck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colweck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colweck family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Colweck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Colweck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colweck 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 12 census records available for the last name Colweck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colweck 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Colweck. 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 23 military records available for the last name Colweck. For the veterans among your Colweck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colweck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Colweck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Colweck in 1965 was 65, and 79 in 1988.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colweck 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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