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Coltart Family History

Coltart Surname Meaning

see Coulthard.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Coltart family from?

You can see how Coltart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coltart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coltart families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 8 Coltart families living in British Columbia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Coltart's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Coltart families in 1911.
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What did your Coltart ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Coltart. 63% of Coltart 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Carpenter
    38%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Coltart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coltart 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 951 immigration records available for the last name Coltart. 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 808 military records available for the last name Coltart. For the veterans among your Coltart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coltart lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Coltart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Coltart in 1961 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coltart 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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