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Collaton Family History

Collaton 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: Colliton, Colloton, Colleton, Colston, Wollaston, Colton, Coulton

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Where is the Collaton family from?

You can see how Collaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collaton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Collaton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Collaton family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Collaton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Collaton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collaton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Collaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collaton 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Collaton. 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 31 military records available for the last name Collaton. For the veterans among your Collaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collaton lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Collaton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Collaton in 1967 was 40, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collaton 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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