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Colquhan Family History

Colquhan 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: Colahan, Colquhoun, Chauhan, Coleman, Callahan, Mollohan, Colleran

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Where is the Colquhan family from?

You can see how Colquhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colquhan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Colquhan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Colquhan family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Colquhan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Colquhan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Colquhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colquhan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Colquhan. 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 Colquhan. For the veterans among your Colquhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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