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Collad Family History

Collad 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: Colla, Collado, Collar, Collard, Holland, Dollar, Pollard, Calland

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Where is the Collad family from?

You can see how Collad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collad family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Collad families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1911 there were 4 Collad families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Collad's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Collad families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Collad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collad 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Collad. 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 5 military records available for the last name Collad. For the veterans among your Collad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collad lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1994, in the United States, Collad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Collad in 1988 was 31, and 64 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collad 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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