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Colelay Family History

Colelay 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: Coleman, Coley, Colla, Colley, Collar, Colella, Copelan, Cokeley

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Where is the Colelay family from?

You can see how Colelay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colelay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Colelay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Colelay families living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Colelay's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Colelay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colelay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colelay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colelay. 60% of Colelay 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Colelay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colelay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Colelay. 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 24 military records available for the last name Colelay. For the veterans among your Colelay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colelay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Colelay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Colelay in 1967 was 76, and 73 in 2003.

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