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Colliss Family History

Colliss Surname Meaning

see Collis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Colliss family from?

You can see how Colliss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colliss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colliss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Colliss families living in Hampshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Colliss's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Colliss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colliss 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 Colliss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Colliss. 20% of Colliss men worked as a Master Baker and 100% of Colliss 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Baker
    20%
  • Ordnance Labourer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Incapacitated
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Colliss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Colliss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colliss 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Colliss. 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 109 military records available for the last name Colliss. For the veterans among your Colliss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colliss lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Colliss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Colliss in 1967 was 81, and 88 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colliss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colliss 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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