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Colca Family History

Colca 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, Coca, Conca, Cola, Cocca, Cotta, Cole, Coccia, Cosma, Cala

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Where is the Colca family from?

You can see how Colca families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colca family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Colca families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Colca families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Colca's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Colca families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colca surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colca ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colca. 50% of Colca men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Colca women worked as an Operator.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Pressman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Colca family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 342 census records available for the last name Colca. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colca 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Colca. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Colca. For the veterans among your Colca ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colca lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Colca life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Colca in 1957 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colca

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colca 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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