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Colner Family History

Colner 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: Corner, Colmer, Cotner, Conner, Colter, Codner, Coyner, Bolner

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Where is the Colner family from?

You can see how Colner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Colner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Colner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colner 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 Colner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colner. 100% of Colner 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Colner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colner 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Colner. 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 413 military records available for the last name Colner. For the veterans among your Colner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Colner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Colner in 1967 was 72, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colner 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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