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Colelli Family History

Colelli 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: Corelli, Colella, Covelli, Colello, Colwell, Cowell, Covello, Covell

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Where is the Colelli family from?

You can see how Colelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Colelli families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Colelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Colelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colelli 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 Colelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colelli. 43% of Colelli men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Terrazzo
    29%
  • Plasterer
    29%

What Colelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Colelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colelli 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Colelli. 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 138 military records available for the last name Colelli. For the veterans among your Colelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colelli lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Colelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Colelli in 1953 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colelli 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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