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Colstine Family History

Colstine 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: Holstine, Costine, Colston, Castine, Celestine, Chastine, Costin

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Where is the Colstine family from?

You can see how Colstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colstine family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Colstine families living in Kentucky. This was about 63% of all the recorded Colstine's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Colstine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colstine 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 41 census records available for the last name Colstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colstine 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Colstine. 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 3 military records available for the last name Colstine. For the veterans among your Colstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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