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Colaneri Family History

Colaneri Name Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Cola + nero ‘dark’ ‘black’ hence a nickname meaning ‘dark Nicholas’ or alternatively from a compound name with the same second element as a personal name.

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


Similar surnames: Colandrea, Colangelo, Colaizzi, Bolander, Cordner, Corner, Raneri

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Where is the Colaneri family from?

You can see how Colaneri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colaneri family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Colaneri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Colaneri family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Colaneri's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colaneri families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colaneri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colaneri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colaneri. 47% of Colaneri men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Colaneri women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colaneri were Proprietor 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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Tailor
    24%
  • Scarfer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Colaneri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colaneri 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Colaneri. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Colaneri. For the veterans among your Colaneri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colaneri lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Colaneri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Colaneri in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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