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Colis Family History

Colis 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: Solis, Molis, Colin, Kolis, Polis, Celis, Comis, Colas, Colie, Coles

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Where is the Colis family from?

You can see how Colis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Colis families living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colis's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Colis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colis 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 Colis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colis. 100% of Colis 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colis 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Colis. 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 190 military records available for the last name Colis. For the veterans among your Colis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Colis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Colis in 1963 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colis 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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