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Colyne Family History

Colyne 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: Coyne, Clyne, Colone, Cole, Clyde, Clune, Moline, Corne, Conine

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Where is the Colyne family from?

You can see how Colyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colyne family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colyne family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Colyne's in USA. California had the highest population of Colyne families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colyne 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 40 census records available for the last name Colyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colyne 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Colyne. 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 19 military records available for the last name Colyne. For the veterans among your Colyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colyne lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Colyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Colyne in 1984 was 87, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colyne 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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