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Colcleugh Family History

Colcleugh Name 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: Colclough, Colledge, Cobleigh, Colbaugh, Colflesh, College, Cobaugh

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Colcleugh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Colcleugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colcleugh 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Colcleugh. 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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There are 18 military records available for the last name Colcleugh. For the veterans among your Colcleugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colcleugh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Colcleugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Colcleugh in 1965 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

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