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Colea Family History

Colea 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: Cole, Coley, Colla, Olea, Corea, Cola, Colen, Coler, Colee, Coles

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Where is the Colea family from?

You can see how Colea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Colea family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Colea's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Colea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Colea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colea 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Colea. 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 9 military records available for the last name Colea. For the veterans among your Colea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colea lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Colea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Colea in 1963 was 89, and 50 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colea 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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