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Colloton Name Meaning

Of uncertain origin; possibly English or Irish. It could be a habitational name from Collaton St. Mary in Devon, named with the Old English personal name Cola + tun ‘farmstead’, ‘settlement’. However, the modern name is recorded in Cheshire and Ireland only, suggesting a different source is probably involved.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Colliton, Colton, Colston, Coulton, Wollaston, Booton, Chilton

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Colloton Family Origin

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You can see how Colloton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colloton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Colloton families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Colloton families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colloton's in the UK. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Colloton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colloton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Colloton Family Occupations

What did your Colloton ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Colloton occupation in the UK was Housekeeper. 50% of Colloton's were Housekeepers. Housekeeper and Plumber were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Colloton.

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  • Housekeeper

    50%

  • Plumber

    50%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Colloton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Colloton Historical Records

What Colloton family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Colloton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colloton census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Colloton. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Colloton. For the veterans among your Colloton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Colloton Life Expectancy

What is the average Colloton lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Colloton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Colloton in 1951 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colloton 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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