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Colen Family History

Colen Surname Meaning

Dutch: genitivized patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Nicolaas (see Nicholas).

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


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Where is the Colen family from?

You can see how Colen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 44 Colen families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Colen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cinema Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colen. 50% of Colen men worked as a Cinema Manager and 81% of Colen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colen were Tailors Presser and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cinema Manager
    50%
  • Tailors Presser
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Hairdresser
    7%
  • Tailoress
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Colen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Colen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Colen. 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 712 military records available for the last name Colen. For the veterans among your Colen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Colen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Colen in 1956 was 56, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colen 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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