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Colandra Family History

Colandra Name 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: Calandra, Colandrea, Chandra, Colaneri, Condra, Calandro, Landa

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Where is the Colandra family from?

You can see how Colandra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colandra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colandra family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colandra's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Colandra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colandra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colandra ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Colandra ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Colandra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colandra 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Colandra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Colandra. For the veterans among your Colandra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colandra lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Colandra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Colandra in 1969 was 75, and 85 in 1999.

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