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Collinson Family History

Collinson Surname Meaning

English (northern England and Lincolnshire): patronymic from the Middle English personal name Colin + son.

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


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Where is the Collinson family from?

You can see how Collinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Collinson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,439 Collinson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Collinson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Collinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collinson 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 Collinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Collinson. 13% of Collinson men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Collinson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Collinson were Retired 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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Dairy Farmer
    4%
  • Farmer
    4%
  • Retired
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 67,000 census records available for the last name Collinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collinson 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Collinson. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Collinson. For the veterans among your Collinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collinson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Collinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Collinson in 1948 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collinson 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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