Origins of the Collister surname

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    In 1921, most Collisters lived in isle-of-man

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    5,000 Collisters found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Collister

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    Who were Collisters most likely to marry?

    Mc Collisters

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    What are the most common Collister first names?

    John

    William

    Elizabeth

    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Collisters

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Collisters in 1921

    Dressmaker

    34

    General Servant Domestic

    25

    Stewardess

    24

    Domestic Servant

    18

    Dress Maker

    16

    Commmon male occupations for Collisters in 1921

    Able Seaman

    145

    Mate

    73

    Fireman

    57

    Master

    50

    Joiner

    48

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