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Collamore Family History

Collamore Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Collymore but see also Gallimore.

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


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Where is the Collamore family from?

You can see how Collamore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collamore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Collamore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Collamore families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Collamore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Collamore families in 1891.
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What did your Collamore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Collamore. 30% of Collamore men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Collamore women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Collamore were Salesman and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Nurse
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 411 immigration records available for the last name Collamore. 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 707 military records available for the last name Collamore. For the veterans among your Collamore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collamore lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Collamore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Collamore in 1956 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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