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Colket Family History

Colket 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: Collet, Cocke, Cole, Cockett, Cocker, Colmer, Mollet, Coley, Colt

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Where is the Colket family from?

You can see how Colket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colket family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colket families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Colket families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Colket's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Colket families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colket surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colket ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Broker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colket. 100% of Colket men worked as a Broker.

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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

  • Broker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 296 census records available for the last name Colket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colket 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Colket. 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 44 military records available for the last name Colket. For the veterans among your Colket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colket lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Colket life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Colket in 1962 was 71, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colket 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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