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Colone Family History

Colone Surname Meaning

Italian: from an augmentative form meaning ‘big Nicolas’ of the personal name Cola (see Nicolas).

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


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Where is the Colone family from?

You can see how Colone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colone family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colone families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Colone families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Colone's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colone 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 Colone ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colone. 34% of Colone men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Colone women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colone were Machine Operator and Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Car Repair
    17%
  • Machine Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Secretary
    30%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colone 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Colone. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Colone. For the veterans among your Colone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colone lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Colone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Colone in 1961 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colone 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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