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Colthrop Family History

Colthrop 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: Balthrop, Holtrop, Coltharp, Lothrop, Northrop, Cothron, Moulthrop

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Where is the Colthrop family from?

You can see how Colthrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colthrop family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Colthrop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Colthrop families living in Mississippi. This was about 71% of all the recorded Colthrop's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Colthrop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colthrop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Colthrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colthrop 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Colthrop. 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 9 military records available for the last name Colthrop. For the veterans among your Colthrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colthrop lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Colthrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Colthrop in 1970 was 70, and 72 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colthrop 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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