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Colias Family History

Colias 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: Golias, Colas, Collias, Elias, Solis, Tobias, Caldas, Costas, Copas

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Where is the Colias family from?

You can see how Colias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colias family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Colias families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Colias families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Colias's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Colias families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colias 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 Colias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colias. 25% of Colias men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Colias women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Owner
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Colias family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Colias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colias 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Colias. 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 96 military records available for the last name Colias. For the veterans among your Colias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colias lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Colias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Colias in 1962 was 73, and 61 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colias 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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