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Colflesh Family History

Colflesh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kalbfleisch.

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


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Where is the Colflesh family from?

You can see how Colflesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colflesh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Colflesh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Colflesh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Colflesh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Colflesh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colflesh 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 Colflesh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colflesh. 35% of Colflesh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Colflesh women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Colflesh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colflesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colflesh 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Colflesh. 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 326 military records available for the last name Colflesh. For the veterans among your Colflesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colflesh lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Colflesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Colflesh in 1944 was 28, and 68 in 2004.

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