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Colesar Family History

Colesar 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: Kolesar, Coleman, Caesar, Clear, Cesar, Collar, Lesar, Colar, Coler

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Where is the Colesar family from?

You can see how Colesar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colesar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Colesar families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Colesar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Colesar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colesar 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 Colesar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colesar. 100% of Colesar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Colesar women worked as a House Work.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Colesar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Colesar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colesar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Colesar. 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 56 military records available for the last name Colesar. For the veterans among your Colesar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colesar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Colesar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Colesar in 1965 was 79, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colesar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colesar 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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