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Colegian Family History

Colegian 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: Coleman, Colgan, Colgin, Cogan, Copeman, Cherian, Collin, Goleman

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Where is the Colegian family from?

You can see how Colegian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colegian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colegian family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Colegian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Colegian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colegian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Colegian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colegian 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Colegian. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Colegian. For the veterans among your Colegian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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