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Colonnese Family History

Colonnese 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: Bolognese, Calvanese, Colone, Colonna, Coglianese, Coones, Close

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Where is the Colonnese family from?

You can see how Colonnese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colonnese family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Colonnese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Colonnese families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Colonnese's in USA. New York had the highest population of Colonnese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colonnese 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 Colonnese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colonnese. 38% of Colonnese men worked as a Machinist and 25% of Colonnese women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colonnese were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Machinist
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Bench Hand
    25%
  • Factory Worker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Colonnese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Colonnese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colonnese 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Colonnese. 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 96 military records available for the last name Colonnese. For the veterans among your Colonnese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colonnese lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Colonnese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Colonnese in 1954 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colonnese 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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