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Colvert Family History

Colvert Surname Meaning

French: unflattering nickname from Old French culvert ‘base treacherous’. It is also found in England.

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


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Where is the Colvert family from?

You can see how Colvert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colvert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colvert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Colvert families living in Yorkshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Colvert's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Colvert families in 1891.
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What did your Colvert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colvert. 77% of Colvert 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
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Colvert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colvert 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Colvert. 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 885 military records available for the last name Colvert. For the veterans among your Colvert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colvert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Colvert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Colvert in 1962 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colvert 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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