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Collani Family History

Collani 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: Holland, Calland, Callan, Collin, Pollari, Sollami, Callari, Colling

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Where is the Collani family from?

You can see how Collani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collani family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Collani families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Collani families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Collani's in USA. New York had the highest population of Collani families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collani 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 Collani ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Collani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Collani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collani 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 Collani. 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 307 military records available for the last name Collani. For the veterans among your Collani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Collani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Collani in 1964 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collani 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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