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Collignon Family History

Collignon Surname Meaning

French and Walloon: from a shortened pet form (see Cole and Colle) of the French personal name Nicolas (see Nicholas).

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


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Where is the Collignon family from?

You can see how Collignon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collignon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Collignon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Collignon families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Collignon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Collignon families in 1891.
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What did your Collignon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Collignon. 100% of Collignon 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Collignon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collignon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Collignon. 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 510 military records available for the last name Collignon. For the veterans among your Collignon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collignon lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Collignon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Collignon in 1947 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

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