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Coltren Family History

Coltren 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: Colten, Coltrin, Coldren, Colton, Holten, Cotten, Bolten, Colden

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Where is the Coltren family from?

You can see how Coltren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coltren family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Coltren families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Coltren's in USA. California had the highest population of Coltren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coltren 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 46 census records available for the last name Coltren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coltren 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 Coltren. 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 11 military records available for the last name Coltren. For the veterans among your Coltren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coltren lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Coltren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Coltren in 1967 was 77, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coltren 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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