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Collesano Family History

Collesano 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: Colleran, Coleman, Montesano, Tolleson, Collado, Colebank, Toledano

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Where is the Collesano family from?

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

There are 98 census records available for the last name Collesano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collesano 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Collesano. 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 47 military records available for the last name Collesano. For the veterans among your Collesano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collesano lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Collesano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Collesano in 1959 was 40, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Collesano 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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