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Collert Family History

Collert 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: Colbert, Colvert, Coller, Collett, Wollert, Collet, Pollert, Toller

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Where is the Collert family from?

You can see how Collert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collert family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Collert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Collert families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Collert's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Collert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Collert ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Collert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collert 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Collert. 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 47 military records available for the last name Collert. For the veterans among your Collert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collert lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Collert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Collert in 1975 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

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