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Collingridge Family History

Collingridge Surname Meaning

perhaps from Cowan Bridge in Lancs recorded as Collingbrigke in about 1200.

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


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Where is the Collingridge family from?

You can see how Collingridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collingridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Collingridge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Collingridge families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Collingridge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Collingridge families in 1891.
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What did your Collingridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Director (smelting Co) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Collingridge. 25% of Collingridge men worked as a Director (smelting Co) and 84% of Collingridge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Collingridge were Retired Grocer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Director (smelting Co)
    25%
  • Mens Outfitting (manag
    25%
  • Metal Polisher grinder
    25%
  • Retired Grocer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Cafe Proprietor
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 463 immigration records available for the last name Collingridge. 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 256 military records available for the last name Collingridge. For the veterans among your Collingridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collingridge lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Collingridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Collingridge in 1973 was 59, and 81 in 1996.

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