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Coliff Family History

Coliff 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, Califf, Elliff, Aliff, Topliff, Conniff, Iliff, Clift

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Where is the Coliff family from?

You can see how Coliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Coliff families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Coliff families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Coliff's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coliff families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coliff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Coliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coliff 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Coliff. 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 10 military records available for the last name Coliff. For the veterans among your Coliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coliff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Coliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Coliff in 1965 was 75, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coliff 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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