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Colotta Family History

Colotta 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: Culotta, Coletta, Cotta, Bilotta, Velotta, Arlotta, Conetta, Coloma

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Where is the Colotta family from?

You can see how Colotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colotta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colotta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Colotta families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Colotta's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Colotta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colotta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colotta ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Colotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colotta 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Colotta. 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 47 military records available for the last name Colotta. For the veterans among your Colotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colotta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Colotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Colotta in 1964 was 73, and 85 in 2001.

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