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Colliflower Name Meaning

Altered form of German Gorenflo a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Colville, Chalifour, Zollinger, Colliton, Dollinger, Pollinger

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Where is the Colliflower family from?

You can see how Colliflower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colliflower family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Colliflower families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Colliflower families living in Maryland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Colliflower's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Colliflower families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colliflower surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colliflower ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colliflower. 27% of Colliflower men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Colliflower women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colliflower were Apprentice and Clerk. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Apprentice
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colliflower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colliflower 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Colliflower. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 229 military records available for the last name Colliflower. For the veterans among your Colliflower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colliflower lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Colliflower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Colliflower in 1959 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

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