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Colles Family History

Colles Surname Meaning

see Colls and Coles.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Colles family from?

You can see how Colles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colles families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Colles families living in Somerset. This was about 38% of all the recorded Colles's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Colles families in 1891.
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What did your Colles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colles. 80% of Colles 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Shorthand Typist
    12%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Colles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colles 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 731 immigration records available for the last name Colles. 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 647 military records available for the last name Colles. For the veterans among your Colles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colles lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Colles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Colles in 1953 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colles 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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