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Colo Family History

Colo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern):: from the personal name Colo a short form of Nicolo (see Nicholas).

(Colò): nickname from medieval Greek chōlos ‘lame’ Greek kyllos ‘bandy-legged’.

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


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Where is the Colo family from?

You can see how Colo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Colo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Colo families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Colo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colo 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 Colo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colo. 28% of Colo men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Colo women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colo were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Colo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colo 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Colo. 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 19,000 military records available for the last name Colo. For the veterans among your Colo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colo lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Colo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Colo in 1952 was 24, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colo 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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