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Colterjohn Family History

Colterjohn 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: Colton, Calderon, Wolverton, Holgerson, Colleran, Catterson

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Where is the Colterjohn family from?

You can see how Colterjohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colterjohn family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Colterjohn families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 5 Colterjohn families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Colterjohn's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Colterjohn families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Colterjohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colterjohn 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Colterjohn. 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 101 military records available for the last name Colterjohn. For the veterans among your Colterjohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colterjohn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Colterjohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Colterjohn in 1964 was 65, and 100 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colterjohn 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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