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Colmark Family History

Colmark 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: Clark, Colmer, Comar, Collar, Colar, Colman, Collard, Cormack, Folmar

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Where is the Colmark family from?

You can see how Colmark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colmark family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colmark family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Colmark's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Colmark families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colmark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colmark ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Colmark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colmark 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 Colmark. 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 5 military records available for the last name Colmark. For the veterans among your Colmark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colmark lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Colmark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Colmark in 1987 was 85, and 81 in 2003.

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