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Colima Family History

Colima Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Colima family from?

You can see how Colima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colima family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colima families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Colima families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Colima's in USA. California had the highest population of Colima families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colima 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 Colima ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Colima family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Colima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colima 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Colima. 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 14 military records available for the last name Colima. For the veterans among your Colima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colima lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Colima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Colima in 1972 was 75, and 59 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colima 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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