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Coltrin Family History

Coltrin Surname Meaning

Altered form of northern Irish Coltrane.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Coltrin family from?

You can see how Coltrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coltrin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Coltrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Coltrin families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Coltrin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Coltrin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coltrin 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 Coltrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Street Car Operator and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coltrin. 12% of Coltrin men worked as a Street Car Operator and 50% of Coltrin women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coltrin were Machinist and Farm Operator.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Street Car Operator
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Private
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Farm Operator
    50%

What Coltrin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coltrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coltrin 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Coltrin. 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 402 military records available for the last name Coltrin. For the veterans among your Coltrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coltrin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Coltrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Coltrin in 1962 was 72, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coltrin 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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