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Cologna Family History

Cologna 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: Bologna, Colonna, Colona, Corona, Celona, Colon, Colone, Coloma

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Where is the Cologna family from?

You can see how Cologna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cologna family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cologna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Cologna families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cologna's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cologna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cologna 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 Cologna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cologna. 80% of Cologna men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Road Construction
    20%

What Cologna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Cologna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cologna 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Cologna. 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 87 military records available for the last name Cologna. For the veterans among your Cologna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cologna lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cologna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cologna in 1966 was 82, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cologna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cologna 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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