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Colliers Family History

Colliers 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: Collier, Hollier, Callier, Collins, Callies, Cullers, Colliver

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Where is the Colliers family from?

You can see how Colliers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colliers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colliers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Colliers family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Colliers's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Colliers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colliers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colliers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colliers. 38% of Colliers men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Colliers women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colliers were Chuse Maker and Maid. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Chuse Maker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Pecan Picker
    20%
  • Laundress
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colliers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colliers 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Colliers. 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 354 military records available for the last name Colliers. For the veterans among your Colliers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colliers lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Colliers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Colliers in 1965 was 51, and 74 in 2003.

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