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Collias Family History

Collias Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Greek Kollias.

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


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Where is the Collias family from?

You can see how Collias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collias family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Collias families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Collias families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Collias's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Collias families in 1891.
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What did your Collias ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Collias. 100% of Collias 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Collias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collias 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 886 immigration records available for the last name Collias. 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 335 military records available for the last name Collias. For the veterans among your Collias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collias lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Collias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Collias in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collias 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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