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Colecchio Family History

Colecchio 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: Colicchio, Orecchio, Colavecchio, Coluccio, Calicchio, Vecchio

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Where is the Colecchio family from?

You can see how Colecchio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colecchio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colecchio family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colecchio's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Colecchio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colecchio 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 28 census records available for the last name Colecchio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colecchio 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Colecchio. 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 32 military records available for the last name Colecchio. For the veterans among your Colecchio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colecchio lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Colecchio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Colecchio in 1967 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colecchio 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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