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Colabelli Family History

Colabelli 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: Colabella, Carabello, Cifarelli, Corbell, Mirabelli, Colwell

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Where is the Colabelli family from?

You can see how Colabelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colabelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Colabelli families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Colabelli's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Colabelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colabelli 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 Colabelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colabelli. 50% of Colabelli men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Hatter
    50%

What Colabelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Colabelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colabelli 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Colabelli. 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 117 military records available for the last name Colabelli. For the veterans among your Colabelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colabelli lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Colabelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Colabelli in 1968 was 74, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colabelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colabelli 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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