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Coliat Family History

Coliat 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: Colt, Colla, Cilia, Colgate, Golia, Colgan, Golias, Calia, Coria

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Where is the Coliat family from?

You can see how Coliat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coliat family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Coliat families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coliat's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Coliat families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Coliat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coliat 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Coliat. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Coliat. For the veterans among your Coliat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coliat lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Coliat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Coliat in 1980 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coliat 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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