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Colcoyne Family History

Colcoyne 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: Kilcoyne, Colone, Calcote, Coyne, Colton, Cockayne, Clyne, Colcord

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Where is the Colcoyne family from?

You can see how Colcoyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colcoyne family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 6 Colcoyne families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Colcoyne's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Colcoyne families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Colcoyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colcoyne 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Colcoyne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Colcoyne. For the veterans among your Colcoyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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