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Colvett Family History

Colvett 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: Colvert, Collett, Corbett, Cockett, Coslett, Lovett, Follett, Tollett

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Where is the Colvett family from?

You can see how Colvett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colvett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Colvett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Colvett family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Colvett's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Colvett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colvett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colvett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colvett. 58% of Colvett men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
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What Colvett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Colvett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colvett 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Colvett. 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 123 military records available for the last name Colvett. For the veterans among your Colvett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colvett lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Colvett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Colvett in 1958 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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