This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Colinger family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Colinger Family History

Colinger 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: Clinger, Olinger, Solinger, Bolinger, Dolinger, Slinger, Salinger

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Colinger family from?

You can see how Colinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colinger family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Colinger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Colinger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Colinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Colinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colinger. 100% of Colinger men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Colinger | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Colinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Colinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colinger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Colinger

Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Colinger. 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.

View all Colinger immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Colinger. For the veterans among your Colinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Colinger military records

You've only scratched the surface of Colinger family history

Discover More

What is the average Colinger lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Colinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Colinger in 1980 was 80, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colinger 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Colinger family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial