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Colguhoun Family History

Colguhoun 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: Colquhoun, Calhoun, Colston, Colton, Colliton, Colloton, Colgrove

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Where is the Colguhoun family from?

You can see how Colguhoun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colguhoun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colguhoun families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 82 Colguhoun families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Colguhoun's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colguhoun families in 1911.
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What did your Colguhoun ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Colguhoun. 100% of Colguhoun men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Colguhoun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colguhoun 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Colguhoun. 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 223 military records available for the last name Colguhoun. For the veterans among your Colguhoun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colguhoun lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Colguhoun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Colguhoun in 1969 was 89, and 73 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colguhoun 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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