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Coltes Family History

Coltes 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: Coates, Cortes, Soltes, Colter, Koltes, Colten, Coles, Conte, Colton

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Where is the Coltes family from?

You can see how Coltes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coltes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Coltes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Coltes families living in Quebec. This was about 46% of all the recorded Coltes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coltes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coltes 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 Coltes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coltes. 100% of Coltes men worked as a Porter and 100% of Coltes women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Coltes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Coltes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coltes 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Coltes. 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 35 military records available for the last name Coltes. For the veterans among your Coltes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coltes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Coltes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Coltes in 1962 was 78, and 51 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coltes 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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