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Coltis Family History

Coltis 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: Soltis, Collis, Cortis, Politis, Colton, Coates, Curtis, Solis

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Where is the Coltis family from?

You can see how Coltis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coltis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coltis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Coltis families living in Illinois. This was about 82% of all the recorded Coltis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Coltis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Coltis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coltis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Coltis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Coltis. For the veterans among your Coltis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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