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Colier Family History

Colier 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: Colmer, Colter, Collier, Cozier, Coller, Coler, Colfer, Colie, Colver

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Where is the Colier family from?

You can see how Colier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Colier families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Colier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Colier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colier 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 Colier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Colier. 50% of Colier men worked as a Fisherman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Colier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Colier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colier 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Colier. 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 680 military records available for the last name Colier. For the veterans among your Colier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colier lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Colier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Colier in 1976 was 64, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colier 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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