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Colan Family History

Colan Surname Meaning

English: probably an altered form of Colin.

Hispanic (mainly Peru; Colán): unexplained.

Romanian: from a Serbian pet form Kolan of the personal name Constantin (Serbian Kostadin).

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


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Where is the Colan family from?

You can see how Colan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Colan families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Colan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colan families in 1891.
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What did your Colan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colan. 100% of Colan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Colan. 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 657 military records available for the last name Colan. For the veterans among your Colan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Colan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Colan in 1963 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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