Origins of the Colbert surname
About the Colberts
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Interesting facts about Colbert
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Colbert surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
What are the most common Colbert first names?
John
William
Claudette
Mary
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Common jobs for Colberts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Colberts in 1921
Cotton Weaver
36
Dressmaker
22
Housekeeper
14
General Servant Domestic
12
Cook Domestic
11
Common male occupations for Colberts in 1921
Farm Hands
50
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
49
Agricultural Labourer
37
Farm Labourer
29
Cotton Weaver
28
