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Colmenero Family History

Colmenero Surname Meaning

Spanish:: occupational name for a beekeeper colmenero a derivative of colmena ‘beehive’.

Possibly a habitational name from a place in Badajoz province or another in Tenerife named Colmenero.

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


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Where is the Colmenero family from?

You can see how Colmenero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colmenero family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Colmenero families living in Arizona. This was about 22% of all the recorded Colmenero's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Colmenero families in 1920.
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What did your Colmenero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colmenero. 64% of Colmenero men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Colmenero women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colmenero were Photographer and Housewife.

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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
    64%
  • Dishwasher
    19%
  • Photographer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Colmenero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colmenero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colmenero 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 633 immigration records available for the last name Colmenero. 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 225 military records available for the last name Colmenero. For the veterans among your Colmenero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colmenero lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Colmenero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Colmenero in 1955 was 45, and 59 in 2004.

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