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Coltaux Family History

Coltaux 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: Comeaux, Soltau, Cotta, Colton, Claus, Colt, Costa, Godeaux, Costas

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coltaux 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 35 census records available for the last name Coltaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coltaux 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Coltaux. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Coltaux. For the veterans among your Coltaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coltaux lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1983, in the United States, Coltaux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Coltaux in 1967 was 79, and 97 in 1983.

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