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Collerd Family History

Collerd 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: Coller, Collard, Toller, Pollard, Koller, Colmer, Soller, Woller

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Where is the Collerd family from?

You can see how Collerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collerd family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Collerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Collerd families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Collerd's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Collerd families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Collerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collerd 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Collerd. 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 Collerd. For the veterans among your Collerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collerd lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Collerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Collerd in 1959 was 53, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collerd 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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