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Coalts Family History

Coalts Surname 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: Coats, Coates, Colt, Cales, Coultas, Coonts, Coutts, Catts, Salts

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Where is the Coalts family from?

You can see how Coalts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coalts family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coalts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Coalts family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Coalts's in USA. New York had the highest population of Coalts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coalts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Coalts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coalts 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Coalts. 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 8 military records available for the last name Coalts. For the veterans among your Coalts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coalts lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Coalts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Coalts in 1977 was 53, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coalts ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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