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Collidge Family History

Collidge Name Meaning

see Colledge .

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


Similar surnames: Coolidge, Colledge, Collinge, Colling, College, Collie, Collings

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Where is the Collidge family from?

You can see how Collidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collidge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Collidge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Collidge families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Collidge's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Collidge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collidge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Collidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Collidge. 43% of Collidge men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Collidge women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Collidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collidge 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Collidge. 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 197 military records available for the last name Collidge. For the veterans among your Collidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collidge lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Collidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Collidge in 1948 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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