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Colgin Family History

Colgin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Colgan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Colgin family from?

You can see how Colgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colgin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colgin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Colgin families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Colgin's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Colgin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colgin 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 Colgin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colgin. 18% of Colgin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Colgin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colgin were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    18%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Watchman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Colgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colgin 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Colgin. 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 475 military records available for the last name Colgin. For the veterans among your Colgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colgin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Colgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Colgin in 1961 was 37, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colgin 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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