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Colhune Family History

Colhune 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: Clune, Culhane, Colone, Fortune, Coyne, Colton, Cole, Couture

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Where is the Colhune family from?

You can see how Colhune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colhune family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Colhune families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Colhune's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Colhune families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Colhune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colhune 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Colhune. 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 military records available for the last name Colhune. For the veterans among your Colhune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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