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Colwin Family History

Colwin 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: Collin, Colin, Colvin, Cowin, Colgin, Corwin, Cousin, Colton, Polin

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Where is the Colwin family from?

You can see how Colwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colwin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Colwin families living in Glamorgan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Colwin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Colwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colwin 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 Colwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colwin. 41% of Colwin men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Colwin women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colwin were Labor and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    58%
  • Housewife
    43%

What Colwin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Colwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colwin 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Colwin. 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 188 military records available for the last name Colwin. For the veterans among your Colwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colwin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Colwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Colwin in 1967 was 73, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colwin 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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