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Colos Family History

Colos 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: Clos, Colon, Colo, Cobos, Colosi, Colas, Coles, Roos, Boros, Cook

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Where is the Colos family from?

You can see how Colos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Colos families living in Virginia. This was about 20% of all the recorded Colos's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Colos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colos ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Colos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colos 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Colos. 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 84 military records available for the last name Colos. For the veterans among your Colos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colos lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1987, in the United States, Colos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Colos in 1976 was 82, and 84 in 1987.

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