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Collingborn Family History

Collingborn Surname Meaning

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Collingborn family from?

You can see how Collingborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collingborn family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Collingborn families living in Wiltshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Collingborn's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Collingborn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collingborn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Collingborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Collingborn. 53% of Collingborn men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 55% of Collingborn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Collingborn were Assisting On Farm and English 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    53%
  • Dairy Farm
    12%
  • Hauler And Farm Work
    12%
  • Assisting On Farm
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    55%
  • Domestic Duties
    13%
  • Assisting Domestic Work redx Vad
    9%
  • English Teacher
    9%

What Collingborn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Collingborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collingborn 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Collingborn. 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 33 military records available for the last name Collingborn. For the veterans among your Collingborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collingborn lifespan?

Average Collingborn life expectancy in 1981 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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