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Colonius Family History

Colonius 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: Clowdus, Collins, Clovis, Colosimo, Colon, Chronis, Coonts, Coons

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Where is the Colonius family from?

You can see how Colonius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colonius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colonius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Colonius families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Colonius's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Colonius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colonius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colonius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colonius. 100% of Colonius men worked as a Farming and 100% of Colonius women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Farming
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Colonius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colonius 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Colonius. 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 95 military records available for the last name Colonius. For the veterans among your Colonius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colonius lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Colonius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Colonius in 1962 was 77, and 17 in 2004.

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