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Kolton Name Meaning

Polish (Kołton) and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Koltun .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Koltun, Kolman, Molton, Katon, Dolton, Kocon, Kolin, Soltow, Culton

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Where is the Kolton family from?

You can see how Kolton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Kolton families living in Manitoba. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kolton's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kolton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kolton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolton. 32% of Kolton men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Kolton women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolton were New Worker and Waitress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • New Worker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kolton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolton 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Kolton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 212 military records available for the last name Kolton. For the veterans among your Kolton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolton lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kolton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kolton in 1943 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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