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Colp Family History

Colp Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Kolb .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Copp, Kolp, Culp, Cole, Comp, Cap, Coup, Colf, Coor, Coll

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Where is the Colp family from?

You can see how Colp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Colp families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Colp families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Colp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colp. 100% of Colp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Colp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colp 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Colp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 613 military records available for the last name Colp. For the veterans among your Colp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colp lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Colp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Colp in 1953 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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