Colen Family History

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Colen Name Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from a reduced form of the personal name Nikolaus (see Nicholas).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Colin, Cole, Olen, Dolen, Holen, Rolen, Bolen, Nolen, Colon, Molen

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Colen Family Origin

Where is the Colen family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Colen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colen families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Colen families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Colen's in the USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Colen families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Colen Family Occupations

    What did your Colen ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Colen family was Clk In Clothing House. Laborer, Farmer and Brick Mason were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Colen. The most common Colen occupation in the USA was Laborer. 33% of Colen's were Laborers.

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    • Laborer

      33%

    • Farmer

      13%

    • Brick Mason

      7%

    • Clk In Clothing House

      7%

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

    Colen Historical Records

    What Colen family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Colen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Colen

    Passenger List

    There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Colen. 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 Card

    There are 712 military records available for the last name Colen. For the veterans among your Colen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Colen Life Expectancy

    What is the average Colen lifespan?

    Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Colen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Colen in 1956 was 56, and 63 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colen

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colen 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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