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Colavita Family History

Colavita Surname Meaning

Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Nicola + the personal name Vita.

In some instances the short form Cola - could come from the Greek word kalos ‘beautiful good’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Colavita family from?

You can see how Colavita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colavita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Colavita families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Colavita's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Colavita families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colavita 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 Colavita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colavita. 28% of Colavita men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Colavita women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colavita were Tailor and Sales 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
    28%
  • Ice Dealer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Tailor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Sales Clerk
    40%

What Colavita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Colavita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colavita 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 523 immigration records available for the last name Colavita. 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 159 military records available for the last name Colavita. For the veterans among your Colavita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colavita lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Colavita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Colavita in 1960 was 61, and 80 in 2004.

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