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Collander Family History

Collander 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: Callander, Hollander, Bolander, Commander, Callender, Kolander

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Where is the Collander family from?

You can see how Collander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Collander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Collander family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Collander's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Collander families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Collander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Collander. 24% of Collander men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Collander women worked as a Waitress. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Collander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Collander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collander 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Collander. 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 106 military records available for the last name Collander. For the veterans among your Collander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collander lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Collander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Collander in 1966 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

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