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Colyard Family History

Colyard 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: Collard, Bolyard, Colvard, Colyar, Pollard, Coward, Coard, Bollard

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Where is the Colyard family from?

You can see how Colyard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colyard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colyard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Colyard families living in New Jersey. This was about 73% of all the recorded Colyard's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Colyard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Colyard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colyard 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Colyard. 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 27 military records available for the last name Colyard. For the veterans among your Colyard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colyard lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1992, in the United States, Colyard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Colyard in 1979 was 63, and 70 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colyard 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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