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Colsia Family History

Colsia 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: Cousin, Coccia, Cosma, Costa, Collin, Colla, Cilia, Cosio, Golia

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colsia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Colsia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colsia 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Colsia. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Colsia. For the veterans among your Colsia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colsia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Colsia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Colsia in 1962 was 46, and 72 in 1990.

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