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Colschen Family History

Colschen 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: Hoeschen, Boschen, Boeschen, Loschen, Holscher, Olsen, Colston

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Where is the Colschen family from?

You can see how Colschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colschen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Colschen families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Colschen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Colschen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Colschen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colschen 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 Colschen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Millwright was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colschen. 100% of Colschen men worked as a Millwright.

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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

  • Millwright
    100%

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Colschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colschen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Colschen. 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 17 military records available for the last name Colschen. For the veterans among your Colschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colschen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Colschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Colschen in 1969 was 50, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colschen 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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