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Coltrell Family History

Coltrell 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: Cottrell, Cotrell, Bottrell, Cantrell, Colwell, Correll, Cockrell

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Where is the Coltrell family from?

You can see how Coltrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coltrell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Coltrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Coltrell family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Coltrell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Coltrell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coltrell 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 Coltrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coltrell. 100% of Coltrell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Coltrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Coltrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coltrell 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Coltrell. 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 81 military records available for the last name Coltrell. For the veterans among your Coltrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coltrell lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Coltrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Coltrell in 1973 was 71, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coltrell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coltrell 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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