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Colven Family History

Colven Surname Meaning

see Colvin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Colven family from?

You can see how Colven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colven family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colven families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 13 Colven families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Colven's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colven families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colven ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Official and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colven. 50% of Colven men worked as a Bank Official and 100% of Colven women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Bank Official
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Colven family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Colven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colven 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Colven. 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 213 military records available for the last name Colven. For the veterans among your Colven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colven lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Colven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Colven in 1962 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colven

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colven 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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