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Colvain Family History

Colvain 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: Colvin, Collin, Calvin, Colgan, Sylvain, Corvin, Costain, Colin

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Where is the Colvain family from?

You can see how Colvain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colvain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colvain family living in Utah. This was 100% of all the recorded Colvain's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Colvain families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Colvain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colvain 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Colvain. 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 Colvain. For the veterans among your Colvain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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