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Collett Family History

Collett Surname Meaning

English: from a pet form of the personal name Col(l), a pet form of Nicholas. There was also a feminine form Collette which may also have given rise to a surname.

The name could also mean ‘Coll the younger’. American French: variant of Collette.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Collett family from?

You can see how Collett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Collett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 731 Collett families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Collett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Collett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collett 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 Collett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Collett. 6% of Collett men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Collett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Collett were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    6%
  • Gardener
    4%
  • Carpenter
    3%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 122,000 census records available for the last name Collett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collett 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Collett. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Collett. For the veterans among your Collett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collett lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Collett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Collett in 1948 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collett 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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