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Colchin Family History

Colchin 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: Tolchin, Collin, Colahan, Dolphin, Colin, Colvin, Houchin, Molchan

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Where is the Colchin family from?

You can see how Colchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colchin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Colchin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Colchin families living in Manitoba. This was about 71% of all the recorded Colchin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Colchin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colchin 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 Colchin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Colchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Colchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colchin 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Colchin. 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 98 military records available for the last name Colchin. For the veterans among your Colchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colchin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Colchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Colchin in 1962 was 76, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colchin 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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