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Colgrove Family History

Colgrove Surname Meaning

English (Buckinghamshire): variant of Colgrave which may possibly be connected with Congreve a habitational name from Congreve in Staffordshire.

Probably an Americanized form of German Kohlgrube (see Colegrove).

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


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Where is the Colgrove family from?

You can see how Colgrove families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colgrove family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colgrove families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 73 Colgrove families living in Essex. This was about 24% of all the recorded Colgrove's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Colgrove families in 1891.
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What did your Colgrove ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colgrove. 100% of Colgrove men worked as a Chauffeur and 91% of Colgrove 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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Colgrove. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colgrove 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Colgrove. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Colgrove. For the veterans among your Colgrove ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colgrove lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Colgrove life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Colgrove in 1950 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colgrove 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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