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Colgain Family History

Colgain 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: Colgan, Colgin, Cogan, Collin, Colgate, Coggan, Coogan, Costain

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Where is the Colgain family from?

You can see how Colgain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colgain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Colgain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Colgain families living in Delaware. This was about 80% of all the recorded Colgain's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Colgain families in 1920.
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What did your Colgain ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Colgain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colgain 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 Colgain. 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 53 military records available for the last name Colgain. For the veterans among your Colgain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colgain lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Colgain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Colgain in 1952 was 54, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colgain 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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