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Collis Name Meaning

English: variant of Coles . Scottish and Irish: variant of Collins .

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


Similar surnames: Collin, Callis, Collie, Cullis, Hollins, Ollis, Hollis, Follis

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Where is the Collis family from?

You can see how Collis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Collis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 70 Collis families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Collis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Collis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Collis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Collis. 35% of Collis men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Collis women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Collis were Labourer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Journalier
    7%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 89,000 census records available for the last name Collis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collis 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Collis. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Collis. For the veterans among your Collis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Collis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Collis in 1944 was 36, and 76 in 2004.

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