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Collee Family History

Collee 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: Colle, Colley, Coller, Colee, Collen, College, Collie, Collet, Conlee

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Where is the Collee family from?

You can see how Collee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Collee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Collee families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Collee's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Collee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collee 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 Collee ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Collee. 100% of Collee men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Collee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collee 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Collee. 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 32 military records available for the last name Collee. For the veterans among your Collee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Collee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Collee in 1963 was 80, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collee 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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