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Colli Family History

Colli Surname Meaning

Italian: topographic name from the plural of colle ‘hill col’ (see Colle).

Alternatively, it may be a habitational name from any of various places called Colli.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Colli family from?

You can see how Colli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Colli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Colli families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Colli's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colli 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 Colli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colli. 28% of Colli men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Colli women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colli were Salesman and Filling Mill.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Electrician
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Filling Mill
    13%

What Colli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Colli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Colli. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Colli. For the veterans among your Colli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colli lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Colli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Colli in 1964 was 59, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colli 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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