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Columbo Family History

Columbo Surname Meaning

Italian: variant of Colombo.

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


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Where is the Columbo family from?

You can see how Columbo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Columbo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Columbo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Columbo families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Columbo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Columbo families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Columbo 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 Columbo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Columbo. 39% of Columbo men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Columbo women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Columbo were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    39%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

What Columbo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Columbo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Columbo 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Columbo. 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 738 military records available for the last name Columbo. For the veterans among your Columbo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Columbo lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Columbo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Columbo in 1952 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Columbo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Columbo 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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