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Colinn Family History

Colinn 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: Colin, Colina, Colton, Linn, Cooling, Polin, Molin, Collin, Olin

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Where is the Colinn family from?

You can see how Colinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colinn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Colinn families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Colinn's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Colinn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colinn 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 50 census records available for the last name Colinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colinn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Colinn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Colinn. For the veterans among your Colinn 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 Colinn 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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