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Colleypriest Family History

Colleypriest 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: Colmenares, Depriest, Priest, Cypress, Holderness, Dupriest, Calleros

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Where is the Colleypriest family from?

You can see how Colleypriest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colleypriest family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Colleypriest families living in Dorset. This was about 32% of all the recorded Colleypriest's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Colleypriest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colleypriest 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 Colleypriest ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colleypriest. 100% of Colleypriest women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Colleypriest family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Colleypriest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colleypriest 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Colleypriest. 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 12 military records available for the last name Colleypriest. For the veterans among your Colleypriest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colleypriest lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Colleypriest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Colleypriest in 1976 was 89, and 80 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colleypriest

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colleypriest 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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