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Coledge Family History

Coledge Surname 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: Colledge, Coolidge, Arledge, Elledge, Sledge, Catledge, Colee

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Where is the Coledge family from?

You can see how Coledge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coledge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coledge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Coledge families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Coledge's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Coledge families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coledge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Coledge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coledge 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Coledge. 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 20 military records available for the last name Coledge. For the veterans among your Coledge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coledge ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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