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Colaco Family History

Colaco Surname Meaning

From the name Colaço ultimately from Latin collecteus literally ‘with milk’ denoting a (male) sibling, i.e. one that has been suckled by the same woman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Colaco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colaco family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Colaco families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Colaco families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Colaco's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Colaco families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Colaco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colaco 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Colaco. 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 19 military records available for the last name Colaco. For the veterans among your Colaco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colaco lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Colaco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Colaco in 1976 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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