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Colchester Family History

Colchester Name Meaning

from Colchester (Essex).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Rochester, Chichester, Dorchester, Chester, Manchester, Winchester

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Where is the Colchester family from?

You can see how Colchester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colchester family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Colchester families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Colchester families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Colchester's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colchester families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colchester surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colchester ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colchester. 60% of Colchester men worked as a Farmer and 63% of Colchester women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colchester were Agricultural merchant Ag and House Keeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Agricultural merchant Ag
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Private Means
    25%
  • Poultry Farming
    7%
  • House Keeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Colchester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colchester 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Colchester. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 340 military records available for the last name Colchester. For the veterans among your Colchester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colchester lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Colchester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Colchester in 1967 was 63, and 95 in 1998.

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