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Colasanto Family History

Colasanto 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: Colasanti, Colahan, Del Santo, Casano, Colasurdo, Monsanto, Colaianni

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Where is the Colasanto family from?

You can see how Colasanto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colasanto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Colasanto families living in New Jersey. This was about 20% of all the recorded Colasanto's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Colasanto families in 1920.
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What did your Colasanto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Press Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colasanto. 43% of Colasanto men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Colasanto women worked as a Press Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colasanto were Tailor and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Tailor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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What Colasanto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Colasanto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colasanto 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Colasanto. 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 188 military records available for the last name Colasanto. For the veterans among your Colasanto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colasanto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Colasanto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Colasanto in 1963 was 88, and 85 in 2004.

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