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Colie Family History

Colie Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: probably a variant of Coley.

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


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Where is the Colie family from?

You can see how Colie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Colie families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Colie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colie 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 Colie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colie. 29% of Colie men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Colie women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colie were Contractor and Inspector.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Contractor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Typist
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Inspector
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Colie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colie 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Colie. 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 435 military records available for the last name Colie. For the veterans among your Colie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Colie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Colie in 1963 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colie 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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