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Collon Family History

Collon 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: Colton, Collin, Colon, Hollon, Gollon, Conlon, Colson, Collen, Collom

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Where is the Collon family from?

You can see how Collon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Collon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Collon families living in Warwickshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Collon's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Collon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collon 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 Collon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Collon. 79% of Collon 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    22%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Collon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collon 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 987 immigration records available for the last name Collon. 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 531 military records available for the last name Collon. For the veterans among your Collon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Collon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Collon in 1962 was 70, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Collon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collon 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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