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Colland Family History

Colland 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: Holland, Calland, Folland, Bolland, Volland, Polland, Collard

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Where is the Colland family from?

You can see how Colland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Colland families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Colland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colland 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 Colland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Flour Packer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colland. 100% of Colland men worked as a Flour Packer and 89% of Colland 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Flour Packer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

What Colland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colland 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Colland. 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 176 military records available for the last name Colland. For the veterans among your Colland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colland lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Colland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Colland in 1968 was 80, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colland 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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