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Colao Family History

Colao Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Colao a short form of Nicolao (see Nicholas).

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


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Where is the Colao family from?

You can see how Colao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colao family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Colao families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Colao families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Colao's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colao families in 1891.
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What did your Colao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colao. 100% of Colao men worked as a Barber and 34% of Colao women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Stripper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Colao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Colao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colao 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 459 immigration records available for the last name Colao. 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 242 military records available for the last name Colao. For the veterans among your Colao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colao lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Colao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Colao in 1964 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colao 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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