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Colmes Family History

Colmes 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: Holmes, Colmer, Calmes, Comes, Coomes, Coles, Holme, Toles, Coates

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Where is the Colmes family from?

You can see how Colmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colmes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Colmes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Colmes families living in New Jersey. This was about 35% of all the recorded Colmes's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Colmes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colmes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colmes. 67% of Colmes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Colmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colmes 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Colmes. 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 82 military records available for the last name Colmes. For the veterans among your Colmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colmes lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Colmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Colmes in 1963 was 80, and 82 in 2002.

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