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Collitte Family History

Collitte 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: Collette, Colliton, Pollitt, Colpitts, Follette, Nollette, Collister

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Where is the Collitte family from?

You can see how Collitte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collitte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Collitte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Collitte families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Collitte's in USA. New York had the highest population of Collitte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collitte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Collitte ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Collitte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collitte 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Collitte. 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 5 military records available for the last name Collitte. For the veterans among your Collitte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collitte lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Collitte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Collitte in 1983 was 70, and 49 in 1987.

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