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Collelo Family History

Collelo 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: Colwell, Collado, Colle, Colley, Coello, Coller, Collett, Colleton

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Where is the Collelo family from?

You can see how Collelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Collelo family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Collelo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Collelo families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Collelo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Collelo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Collelo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Collelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Collelo. 60% of Collelo 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%
  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Barber
    14%
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Census Records

There are 339 census records available for the last name Collelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Collelo 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Collelo. 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 62 military records available for the last name Collelo. For the veterans among your Collelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Collelo lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Collelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Collelo in 1967 was 55, and 84 in 2004.

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