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Colkitt Family History

Colkitt 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: Cockett, Pollitt, Colpitts, Collett, Corbitt, Conditt, Colquitt, Cott

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Where is the Colkitt family from?

You can see how Colkitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colkitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Colkitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Colkitt families living in Essex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Colkitt's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Colkitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colkitt 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 Colkitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Server were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colkitt. 20% of Colkitt men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Colkitt women worked as a Server. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colkitt were Printer and Salesman.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Printer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Server
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Colkitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Colkitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colkitt 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Colkitt. 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 225 military records available for the last name Colkitt. For the veterans among your Colkitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colkitt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Colkitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Colkitt in 1955 was 62, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colkitt 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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