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Colosimo Family History

Colosimo Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from a place called Colosimi in Cosenza province.

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


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Where is the Colosimo family from?

You can see how Colosimo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colosimo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Colosimo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Colosimo families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Colosimo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Colosimo families in 1911.
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What did your Colosimo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Colosimo. 50% of Colosimo 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Colosimo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colosimo 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 Colosimo. 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 783 military records available for the last name Colosimo. For the veterans among your Colosimo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colosimo lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Colosimo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Colosimo in 1951 was 56, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colosimo 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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