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Colkin Family History

Colkin Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Col(e)kin a pet form of Nicholas (see Cole) with the hypocoristic suffix -kin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Colkin family from?

You can see how Colkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Colkin families living in Leicestershire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Colkin's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Colkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colkin 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 Colkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colkin. 50% of Colkin 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
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 908 census records available for the last name Colkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colkin 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Colkin. 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 113 military records available for the last name Colkin. For the veterans among your Colkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Colkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Colkin in 1966 was 80, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colkin 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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