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Colliau Family History

Colliau 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: Collias, Collin, Colling, Collins, Colla, Collier, Collick, Collar

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colliau 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 11 census records available for the last name Colliau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colliau 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Colliau. 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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There are 15 military records available for the last name Colliau. For the veterans among your Colliau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colliau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Colliau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Colliau in 1965 was 71, and 75 in 1996.

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