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Colquhovn Family History

Colquhovn 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: Colquhoun, Colston, Colton, Colliton, Colloton, Colegrove, Colgrove

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Where is the Colquhovn family from?

You can see how Colquhovn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colquhovn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Colquhovn families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1911 there were 11 Colquhovn families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Colquhovn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colquhovn families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Colquhovn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colquhovn 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Colquhovn. 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 Colquhovn. For the veterans among your Colquhovn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colquhovn lifespan?

Average Colquhovn life expectancy in 1999 was 44 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colquhovn 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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