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Colglazier Family History

Colglazier Surname Meaning

Americanized form of a German Kalklöser or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname (see Colclasure).

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


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Where is the Colglazier family from?

You can see how Colglazier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colglazier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Colglazier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Colglazier families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Colglazier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Colglazier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colglazier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colglazier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colglazier. 30% of Colglazier men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Colglazier women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colglazier were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Colglazier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Colglazier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colglazier 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Colglazier. 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 549 military records available for the last name Colglazier. For the veterans among your Colglazier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colglazier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Colglazier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Colglazier in 1961 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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