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Colyn Family History

Colyn Surname Meaning

see Collin.

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


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Where is the Colyn family from?

You can see how Colyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Colyn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Colyn family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Colyn's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Colyn families in 1911.
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What did your Colyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Colyn. 100% of Colyn men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colyn 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Colyn. 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 103 military records available for the last name Colyn. For the veterans among your Colyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colyn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Colyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Colyn in 1963 was 77, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colyn 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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