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Coltus Family History

Coltus 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: Loftus, Colton, Coates, Claus, Cortes, Colt, Costas, Coultas, Soltes

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Where is the Coltus family from?

You can see how Coltus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coltus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coltus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Coltus families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Coltus's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Coltus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Coltus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coltus 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Coltus. 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 2 military records available for the last name Coltus. For the veterans among your Coltus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coltus lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Coltus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Coltus in 1979 was 62, and 69 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coltus 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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