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Colloton Name Meaning

Possibly English or Irish. It could be a habitational name from Collaton Saint Mary in Devon named with the Old English personal name Cola + tūn ‘farmstead’ ‘settlement’. However the modern name is recorded in Cheshire and Ireland only suggesting a different source is probably involved.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Colliton, Colton, Colston, Coulton, Wollaston, Booton, Chilton

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Where is the Colloton family from?

You can see how Colloton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colloton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Colloton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Colloton families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colloton's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Colloton families in 1891.
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What did your Colloton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colloton. 100% of Colloton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colloton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colloton 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Colloton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 305 military records available for the last name Colloton. For the veterans among your Colloton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colloton lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Colloton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Colloton in 1951 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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