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Colarco Family History

Colarco 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: Calarco, Nolasco, Scolaro, Claro, Colar, Colao, Polanco, Clarno

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Where is the Colarco family from?

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

What did your Colarco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colarco. 100% of Colarco men worked as a New Worker. .

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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 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Colarco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colarco 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Colarco. 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 19 military records available for the last name Colarco. For the veterans among your Colarco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colarco lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Colarco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Colarco in 1978 was 99, and 86 in 2001.

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