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Colombi Family History

Colombi 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: Colombo, Colombe, Colomb, Coulombe, Coombe, Colombini, Coombs, Golomb

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Where is the Colombi family from?

You can see how Colombi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colombi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Colombi families living in California. This was about 30% of all the recorded Colombi's in USA. California had the highest population of Colombi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colombi 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 Colombi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colombi. 25% of Colombi men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Tile Setter
    19%
  • Foreman
    13%

What Colombi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 497 census records available for the last name Colombi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colombi 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Colombi. 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 131 military records available for the last name Colombi. For the veterans among your Colombi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colombi lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Colombi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Colombi in 1963 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colombi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colombi 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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