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Collius Family History

Collius Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Collins, Collias, Collis, Collin, Colling, Chelius, Lollis, Hollis

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Where is the Collius family from?

You can see how Collius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collius family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Collius families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Collius families living in Leicestershire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Collius's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Collius families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collius 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 Collius 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 Collius. 100% of Collius men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Collius 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Servant
    14%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Collius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collius 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 Collius. 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 494 military records available for the last name Collius. For the veterans among your Collius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collius lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Collius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Collius in 1970 was 77, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collius 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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