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Coltz Family History

Coltz 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: Goltz, Colt, Boltz, Holtz, Oltz, Woltz, Moltz, Soltz, Koltz, Voltz

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Where is the Coltz family from?

You can see how Coltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coltz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coltz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Coltz families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Coltz's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Coltz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coltz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Coltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coltz 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Coltz. 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 15 military records available for the last name Coltz. For the veterans among your Coltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coltz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Coltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Coltz in 1958 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coltz 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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