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Colios Family History

Colios 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: Colton, Solis, Molis, Collins, Celio, Clos, Cosio, Condos, Colon

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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Colios. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colios 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Colios. 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 23 military records available for the last name Colios. For the veterans among your Colios ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colios lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Colios life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Colios in 1965 was 55, and 97 in 2003.

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