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Colander Family History

Colander Surname 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: Bolander, Kolander, Molander, Olander, Lander, Callander, Commander

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Where is the Colander family from?

You can see how Colander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colander family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Colander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Colander families living in Alberta. This was about 43% of all the recorded Colander's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Colander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colander. 32% of Colander men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Caretaker
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

What Colander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 755 census records available for the last name Colander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colander 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Colander. 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 105 military records available for the last name Colander. For the veterans among your Colander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Colander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Colander in 1964 was 84, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colander ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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