Colbran Family History

Colbran Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Colbrand (Old Scandinavian Kolbrandr), the name is derived from various linguistic components.

Kolbrand combines two elements: kol, meaning ‘coal,’ and brandr, which translates to ‘sword-blade’ or ‘firebrand.’

The name suggests a connection to fiery or fierce qualities, possibly indicating a warrior or a strong figure.

As with many names from this era, Colbrand reflects the cultural and linguistic influences present in medieval England.

This blend of Old Scandinavian and Middle English elements illustrates the rich tapestry of history and identity in personal names.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Similar surnames: Coleman, Colahan, Cochran, Colleran, Corban, Colgan, Coltman, Cloran, Colburn, Conran

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275	Military Records
253	Immigration Records
6K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Colbran family from?

You can see how Colbran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colbran family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Colbran families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Colbran families living in Kent. This was about 19% of all the recorded Colbran's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Colbran families in 1891.

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What did your Colbran ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colbran. 29% of Colbran men worked as a Bricklayer and 71% of Colbran women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colbran were Jobbing gardener and Cook.

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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.

Bricklayer

29%

Gardener

22%

General labourer

22%

Jobbing gardener

15%

Unpaid domestic duties

71%

Private means

Housekeeper

Cook

What Colbran family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6K census records available for the last name Colbran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colbran census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 253 immigration records available for the last name Colbran. 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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Military Records

There are 275 military records available for the last name Colbran. For the veterans among your Colbran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colbran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Colbran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Colbran in 1962 was 73, and 64 in 2003.

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Colbran Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Colbrand (Old Scandinavian Kolbrandr), the name is derived from various linguistic components.

Kolbrand combines two elements: kol, meaning ‘coal,’ and brandr, which translates to ‘sword-blade’ or ‘firebrand.’

The name suggests a connection to fiery or fierce qualities, possibly indicating a warrior or a strong figure.

As with many names from this era, Colbrand reflects the cultural and linguistic influences present in medieval England.

This blend of Old Scandinavian and Middle English elements illustrates the rich tapestry of history and identity in personal names.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016

Where is the Colbran family from?

What did your Colbran ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Bricklayer

29%

Gardener

22%

General labourer

22%

Jobbing gardener

15%

Unpaid domestic duties

71%

Private means

Housekeeper

Cook

What Colbran family records will you find?

What is the average Colbran lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Colbran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Colbran in 1962 was 73, and 64 in 2003.

Colbran Family History

Colbran Surname Meaning

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Colbran Surname Meaning

32,000 record(s) for Colbran

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Where is the Colbran family from?

What did your Colbran ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Colbran family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Colbran family history

What is the average Colbran lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Colbran family tree

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