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Colyan Family History

Colyan 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: Colgan, Colman, Colan, Colyar, Coyan, Coleman, Colton, Cogan, Polman

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Where is the Colyan family from?

You can see how Colyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colyan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Colyan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Colyan families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Colyan's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Colyan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colyan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Colyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colyan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Colyan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Colyan. For the veterans among your Colyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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