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Colgen Family History

Colgen 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: Colden, Colgan, Colen, Collen, Colten, Colgin, Cogen, Nolen, Olsen

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Where is the Colgen family from?

You can see how Colgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colgen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Colgen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Colgen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Colgen families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colgen 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 Colgen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Colgen. 100% of Colgen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Colgen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Colgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colgen 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Colgen. 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 56 military records available for the last name Colgen. For the veterans among your Colgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colgen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1986, in the United States, Colgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Colgen in 1973 was 86, and 59 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colgen 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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