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Colliander Family History

Colliander 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: Callander, Hollander, Bolander, Commander, Callender, Hollinger

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Where is the Colliander family from?

You can see how Colliander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colliander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colliander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Colliander families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Colliander's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Colliander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colliander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colliander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colliander. 50% of Colliander men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Colliander women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Colliander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Colliander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colliander 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Colliander. 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 61 military records available for the last name Colliander. For the veterans among your Colliander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colliander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Colliander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Colliander in 1964 was 82, and 90 in 2004.

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