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Colello Family History

Colello Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Colella.

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


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Where is the Colello family from?

You can see how Colello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colello family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Colello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Colello families living in Warwickshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Colello's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Colello families in 1891.
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What did your Colello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colello. 48% of Colello men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Colello women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colello were Clerk and Machine Operator.

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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
    48%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Sales Girl
    25%
  • Machine Operator
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colello 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Colello. 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 702 military records available for the last name Colello. For the veterans among your Colello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colello lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Colello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Colello in 1959 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colello 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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