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Colyn Family History

Colyn Name Meaning

see Collin .

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


Similar surnames: Colon, Coln, Colin, Colen, Colan, Nolen, Coyne, Colton, Cole, Cogan

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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 1880 there were 6 Colyn families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Colyn's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Colyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colyn. 67% of Colyn men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Colyn women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colyn were New Worker and Typist. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • New Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Typist
    50%
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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 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 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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