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Colgun Family History

Colgun 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, Colton, Cogan, Collin, Colon, Colden, Coln, Coggan

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Where is the Colgun family from?

You can see how Colgun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colgun family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Colgun families living in New York. This was about 90% of all the recorded Colgun's in USA. New York had the highest population of Colgun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colgun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Colgun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colgun 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 immigration records available for the last name Colgun. 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 2 military records available for the last name Colgun. For the veterans among your Colgun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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