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Colombe Family History

Colombe Surname Meaning

French:: from the Latin personal name Columba from columba ‘dove pigeon’ borne by a Christian saint who was martyred at Sens in 27.

Habitational name from a place in France named (La) Colombe.

Compare Coulombe, Columbia, and Columbus.

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


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Where is the Colombe family from?

You can see how Colombe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colombe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Colombe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Colombe families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Colombe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colombe families in 1891.
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What did your Colombe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colombe. 100% of Colombe men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Colombe 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Colombe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Colombe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colombe 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Colombe. 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 408 military records available for the last name Colombe. For the veterans among your Colombe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colombe lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Colombe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Colombe in 1949 was 66, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colombe 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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