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Coloma Family History

Coloma Surname Meaning

Catalan: from the personal name Coloma from Latin Columba the name of a Christian saint (see Colombe).

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


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Where is the Coloma family from?

You can see how Coloma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coloma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Coloma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Coloma families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Coloma's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Coloma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coloma 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 Coloma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coloma. 80% of Coloma 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
    80%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Cane Cutter
    6%
  • Clerk
    6%

What Coloma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coloma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coloma 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Coloma. 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 265 military records available for the last name Coloma. For the veterans among your Coloma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coloma lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Coloma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Coloma in 1967 was 68, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coloma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coloma 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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