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Coltzau Family History

Coltzau 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: Coltman, Soltau, Coleman, Cotta, Colton, Goltz, Colt, Costa, Cotman

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Where is the Coltzau family from?

You can see how Coltzau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coltzau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Coltzau families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Coltzau's in USA. California had the highest population of Coltzau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coltzau 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 Coltzau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coltzau. 100% of Coltzau men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Coltzau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Coltzau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coltzau 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Coltzau. 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 24 military records available for the last name Coltzau. For the veterans among your Coltzau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coltzau lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1992, in the United States, Coltzau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Coltzau in 1964 was 68, and 94 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coltzau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coltzau 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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