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Colom Family History

Colom Surname Meaning

Catalan: nickname from colom ‘dove pigeon’ (from Latin columbus).

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


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Where is the Colom family from?

You can see how Colom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Colom families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Colom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colom families in 1891.
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What did your Colom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colom. 100% of Colom 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Colom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colom 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 980 immigration records available for the last name Colom. 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 833 military records available for the last name Colom. For the veterans among your Colom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colom lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Colom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Colom in 1967 was 62, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colom 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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