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Coln Family History

Coln Surname Meaning

German (Cöln): variant of Köln itself a cognate of Köllner (see Koellner).

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


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Where is the Coln family from?

You can see how Coln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coln family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Coln families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Coln family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Coln's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Coln families in 1911.
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What did your Coln ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coln. 23% of Coln men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Coln women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coln were Truck Driver and Box Maker.

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Servant
    22%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Box Maker
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coln 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Coln. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Coln. For the veterans among your Coln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coln lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Coln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Coln in 1963 was 82, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coln 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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