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Colon Diaz Family History

Colon Diaz 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: Colonna, Colona, Corona, Celona, Kolenda, Colding, Colombini

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Where is the Colon Diaz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colon Diaz 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 Colon Diaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labrador and Lavandera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colon Diaz. 34% of Colon Diaz men worked as a Labrador and 50% of Colon Diaz women worked as a Lavandera. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colon Diaz were Bracero and Costurera.

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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

  • Labrador
    34%
  • Labrador
    14%
  • Agricultor
    14%
  • Bracero
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Lavandera
    50%
  • Costurera
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Colon Diaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colon Diaz 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Colon Diaz. 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 142 military records available for the last name Colon Diaz. For the veterans among your Colon Diaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colon Diaz lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Colon Diaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Colon Diaz in 1960 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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