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Colwil Family History

Colwil 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: Colwill, Collin, Colwell, Coll, Cowie, Colin, Colvin, Coil, Colli

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Where is the Colwil family from?

You can see how Colwil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colwil family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Colwil families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Colwil families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Colwil's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colwil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colwil 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 27 census records available for the last name Colwil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colwil 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Colwil. 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 1 military records available for the last name Colwil. For the veterans among your Colwil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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