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Colty Family History

Colty 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: Coley, Colt, Colby, Coty, Cott, Cowley, Conte, Cotta, Colton, Cole

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Where is the Colty family from?

You can see how Colty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Colty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Colty families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Colty's in USA. New York had the highest population of Colty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colty 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 Colty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colty. 60% of Colty men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Colty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Colty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colty 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Colty. 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 30 military records available for the last name Colty. For the veterans among your Colty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colty lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Colty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Colty in 1968 was 81, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colty 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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