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Collymore Name Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from an unidentified place possibly a variant of Cullimore . The early Devon names however may be from Colmer in North Huish (Devon).

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


Similar surnames: Cullimore, Collamore, Haymore, Colloton, Colford, Colgrove, Colledge

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Where is the Collymore family from?

You can see how Collymore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collymore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Collymore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Collymore families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Collymore's in USA. New York had the highest population of Collymore families in 1920.
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What did your Collymore ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Collymore. 100% of Collymore men worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Collymore. 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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There are 368 military records available for the last name Collymore. For the veterans among your Collymore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collymore lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Collymore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Collymore in 1962 was 70, and 62 in 2004.

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