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Colpin Family History

Colpin 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: Coppin, Collin, Kolpin, Colin, Colvin, Calpin, Colgin, Chopin, Cousin

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Where is the Colpin family from?

You can see how Colpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colpin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Colpin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Colpin families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Colpin's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Colpin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colpin 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 430 census records available for the last name Colpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colpin 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Colpin. 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 104 military records available for the last name Colpin. For the veterans among your Colpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colpin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1980, in the United States, Colpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Colpin in 1956 was 49, and 79 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colpin 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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