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Colinan Family History

Colinan 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: Colina, Coleman, Colahan, Molinar, Clingan, Codina, Colgan, Coltman

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Where is the Colinan family from?

You can see how Colinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colinan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Colinan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Colinan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Colinan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colinan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colinan 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 308 census records available for the last name Colinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colinan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Colinan. 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 17 military records available for the last name Colinan. For the veterans among your Colinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colinan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Colinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Colinan in 1972 was 76, and 64 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colinan 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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