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Colardo Family History

Colardo 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: Cardo, Coward, Coard, Scolaro, Conard, Lopardo, Claro, Colasurdo

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Where is the Colardo family from?

You can see how Colardo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colardo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Colardo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Colardo families living in Rhode Island. This was about 40% of all the recorded Colardo's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Colardo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colardo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colardo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colardo. 46% of Colardo men worked as a Weaver and 43% of Colardo women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colardo were Field Laborer and Parker. .

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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

  • Weaver
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Field Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Bench Hand
    29%
  • Parker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 515 census records available for the last name Colardo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colardo 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Colardo. 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 110 military records available for the last name Colardo. For the veterans among your Colardo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colardo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Colardo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Colardo in 1963 was 79, and 96 in 2004.

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