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Collingham Family History

Collingham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from either of two places called Collingham in Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire.

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


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Where is the Collingham family from?

You can see how Collingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collingham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Collingham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Collingham families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Collingham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Collingham families in 1891.
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What did your Collingham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Collingham. 20% of Collingham men worked as a Bricklayer and 80% of Collingham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Collingham were Farmer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Wholesale Grocer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Collingham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Collingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collingham 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Collingham. 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 Collingham. For the veterans among your Collingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collingham lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Collingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Collingham in 1962 was 55, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collingham 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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