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Colteryahn Family History

Colteryahn 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: Colleran, Kolterman, Holterman, Cotterman, Wolterman, Holtermann

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Where is the Colteryahn family from?

You can see how Colteryahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colteryahn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Colteryahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Colteryahn families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Colteryahn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Colteryahn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colteryahn 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 Colteryahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dairyman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colteryahn. 60% of Colteryahn men worked as a Dairyman and 100% of Colteryahn women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Dairyman
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Colteryahn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Colteryahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colteryahn 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Colteryahn. 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 59 military records available for the last name Colteryahn. For the veterans among your Colteryahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colteryahn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Colteryahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Colteryahn in 1966 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colteryahn 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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