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Collens Family History

Collens Surname Meaning

see Collins.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Collens family from?

You can see how Collens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Collens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 209 Collens families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Collens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Collens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collens 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 Collens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Collens. 50% of Collens men worked as a Gardener and 78% of Collens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Collens were Nurseryman and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Nurseryman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

What Collens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Collens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collens 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Collens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Collens. For the veterans among your Collens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collens lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Collens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Collens in 1965 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collens 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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