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Coltson Family History

Coltson 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, Colson, Coleson, Colston, Holton, Cotton, Courson, Calton

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Where is the Coltson family from?

You can see how Coltson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coltson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Coltson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Coltson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Coltson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coltson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coltson 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 Coltson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coltson. 72% of Coltson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Coltson women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Coltson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 682 census records available for the last name Coltson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coltson 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Coltson. 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 80 military records available for the last name Coltson. For the veterans among your Coltson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coltson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Coltson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Coltson in 1966 was 66, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coltson 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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