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Coloia Family History

Coloia 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: Coloma, Colona, Coccia, Corona, Collin, Celona, Colla, Cilia, Golia

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Where is the Coloia family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coloia 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 Coloia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coloia. 100% of Coloia men worked as a Mechanic.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mechanic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Coloia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coloia 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Coloia. 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 10 military records available for the last name Coloia. For the veterans among your Coloia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coloia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Coloia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Coloia in 1965 was 83, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coloia 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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