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Collos Family History

Collos 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: Collom, Collis, Callow, Colton, Molloy, Bollom, Mollo, Collin

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Where is the Collos family from?

You can see how Collos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collos family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Collos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Collos family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Collos's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Collos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Collos ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Collos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collos 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Collos. 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 15 military records available for the last name Collos. For the veterans among your Collos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collos lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Collos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Collos in 1975 was 58, and 61 in 2000.

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