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Colln Family History

Colln Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Collin, Coll, Colla, Colon, Coln, Colle, Colin, Colen, Colan, Colli

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Where is the Colln family from?

You can see how Colln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colln family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Colln family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Colln's in USA. New York had the highest population of Colln families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colln 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 Colln ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colln. 100% of Colln men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Colln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colln 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Colln. 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 278 military records available for the last name Colln. For the veterans among your Colln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colln lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Colln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Colln in 1969 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colln 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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