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Colan Family History

Colan Name 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


Similar surnames: Colin, Olan, Coman, Coplan, Colman, Covan, Nolen, Coan, Colas, Cohan

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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 1911 there were 3 Colan families living in Ontario. This was about 25% of all the recorded Colan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Colan. 100% of Colan men worked as a Miner. .

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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 1921

  • Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Colan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colan 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 Colan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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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