Researching Mike Collier
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 10010 people with the Collier surname? In that year Collier was ranked number 410 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Mike means "Form of MICHAEL. who is like God" and is of Not available or unknown origin.
Records of Mike Collier on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Mike Collier and the Collier Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 12681 people with the Collier surname in the UK? Collier is now ranked number 452 for popularity in the UK. |
Collier Genealogy Databases
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Some Famous People called Mike Collier
Mike Collier
Michael J. Collier (born September 12, 1953) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers for two seasons and three with the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at Morgan State.
As a rookie in 1975, he scored three rushing touchdowns while the Steelers went on to win Super Bowl X. He spent the 1976 season on injured reserve before signing with the Bills the following year.
He now resides in Hagerstown, Maryland with his two children, his wife Lisa, one granddaughter and works at a local Martin's grocery store as a manager.
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