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Collas Family History

Collas Surname Meaning

From Old French Colas, a pet form of Nicolas.

It was introduced to England by Huguenots; it is also found in the Channel Islands.

Variant of Collis (see also Coles).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Collas family from?

You can see how Collas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Collas families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Collas families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Collas's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Collas families in 1911.
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What did your Collas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 917 immigration records available for the last name Collas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Collas. For the veterans among your Collas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Collas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Collas in 1963 was 71, and 63 in 2003.

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