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Colthirst Family History

Colthirst 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: Coltharp, Tolhurst, Douthit, Potthast, Crowhurst, Cossairt, Collins

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Where is the Colthirst family from?

You can see how Colthirst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colthirst family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Colthirst family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Colthirst's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Colthirst families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Colthirst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colthirst 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Colthirst. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Colthirst. For the veterans among your Colthirst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colthirst lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Colthirst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Colthirst in 1973 was 84, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colthirst 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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