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Colabrese Family History

Colabrese 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: Calabrese, Solares, Larese, Labree, Clare, Coates, Corse, Larose

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Where is the Colabrese family from?

You can see how Colabrese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colabrese family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Colabrese families living in Mississippi. This was about 14% of all the recorded Colabrese's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Colabrese families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colabrese 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 Colabrese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colabrese. 50% of Colabrese men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Colabrese women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colabrese were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Porter
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Colabrese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Colabrese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colabrese 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Colabrese. 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 45 military records available for the last name Colabrese. For the veterans among your Colabrese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colabrese lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Colabrese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Colabrese in 1970 was 90, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colabrese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colabrese 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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