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Colletts Family History

Colletts 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: Collette, Collett, Colletta, Colletti, Coslett, Follett, Tollett

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Where is the Colletts family from?

You can see how Colletts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colletts family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Colletts family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Colletts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colletts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colletts 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 227 census records available for the last name Colletts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colletts 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Colletts. 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 15 military records available for the last name Colletts. For the veterans among your Colletts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colletts lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Colletts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Colletts in 1979 was 75, and 66 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colletts 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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