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Colosi Family History

Colosi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of a pet form of the personal name Nicoloso.

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


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Where is the Colosi family from?

You can see how Colosi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colosi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Colosi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Colosi family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colosi's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Colosi families in 1911.
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What did your Colosi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colosi. 35% of Colosi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Colosi women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colosi were New Worker and Tailor.

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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
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • New Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Tailor
    50%

What Colosi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Colosi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colosi 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Colosi. 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 211 military records available for the last name Colosi. For the veterans among your Colosi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colosi lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Colosi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Colosi in 1957 was 62, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colosi 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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