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Colsell Family History

Colsell Surname Meaning

see Coleshill.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Colsell family from?

You can see how Colsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Colsell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Colsell families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Colsell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colsell families in 1891.
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What did your Colsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colsell. 72% of Colsell 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
    72%
  • Domestic Duties
    15%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Colsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colsell 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Colsell. 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 154 military records available for the last name Colsell. For the veterans among your Colsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colsell lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1995, in the United States, Colsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Colsell in 1990 was 81, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colsell 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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