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Colmorgan Family History

Colmorgan 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: Morgan, Colleran, Colgan, Coogan, Cloran, Corcoran, Corgan, Colman

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Where is the Colmorgan family from?

You can see how Colmorgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colmorgan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colmorgan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Colmorgan families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Colmorgan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Colmorgan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colmorgan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colmorgan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Colmorgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colmorgan 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Colmorgan. 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 53 military records available for the last name Colmorgan. For the veterans among your Colmorgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colmorgan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Colmorgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Colmorgan in 1965 was 81, and 78 in 2002.

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