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Colvins Family History

Colvins 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: Collins, Colvin, Collin, Colling, Colding, Corkins, Calvin, Dollins

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Where is the Colvins family from?

You can see how Colvins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colvins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Colvins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Colvins families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colvins's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Colvins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colvins 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 Colvins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colvins. 31% of Colvins men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

What Colvins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Colvins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colvins 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 Colvins. 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 31 military records available for the last name Colvins. For the veterans among your Colvins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colvins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Colvins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Colvins in 1970 was 66, and 73 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colvins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colvins 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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