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Colaff Family History

Colaff 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: Cliff, Oliff, Schlaff, Cola, Colar, Califf, Colan, Colao, Colaw

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Where is the Colaff family from?

You can see how Colaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colaff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Colaff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Colaff family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Colaff's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Colaff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colaff 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 Colaff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colaff. 100% of Colaff men worked as a Baker.

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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

  • Baker
    100%

What Colaff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Colaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colaff 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Colaff. 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 5 military records available for the last name Colaff. For the veterans among your Colaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colaff lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Colaff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Colaff in 1976 was 80, and 72 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colaff 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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