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Colnes Family History

Colnes Name 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: Cones, Coles, Coones, Coyne, Dolney, Toles, Coates, Cole, Corner

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Where is the Colnes family from?

You can see how Colnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colnes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Colnes families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1880 there was 1 Colnes family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Colnes's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Colnes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colnes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Colnes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Colnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colnes 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Colnes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Colnes. For the veterans among your Colnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colnes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Colnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Colnes in 1966 was 45, and 93 in 1999.

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