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Colhan Family History

Colhan 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: Colahan, Cohan, Colgan, Colman, Colan, Coleman, Mohan, Colton, Cogan

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Where is the Colhan family from?

You can see how Colhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colhan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Colhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Colhan families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Colhan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Colhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colhan 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 211 census records available for the last name Colhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colhan 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Colhan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Colhan. For the veterans among your Colhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colhan 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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