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Colliver Family History

Colliver Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): habitational name from Colliford in Saint Neots (Cornwall).

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


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Where is the Colliver family from?

You can see how Colliver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colliver family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Colliver families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Colliver families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Colliver's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colliver families in 1891.
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What did your Colliver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colliver. 100% of Colliver men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 96% of Colliver 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Tailoress
    5%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Colliver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colliver 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 647 immigration records available for the last name Colliver. 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 583 military records available for the last name Colliver. For the veterans among your Colliver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colliver lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Colliver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Colliver in 1962 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colliver 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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