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Collais Family History

Collais 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: Callais, Collis, Collin, Collins, Colla, Sollars, Lollis, Callas

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Where is the Collais family from?

You can see how Collais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collais family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Collais families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Collais families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Collais's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Collais families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collais 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 117 census records available for the last name Collais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collais 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Collais. 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 8 military records available for the last name Collais. For the veterans among your Collais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collais lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Collais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Collais in 1968 was 88, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collais 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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