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Coltun Family History

Coltun 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: Colton, Koltun, Colten, Colston, Holton, Fortun, Holten, Cotton

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Where is the Coltun family from?

You can see how Coltun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coltun family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Coltun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Coltun family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Coltun's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Coltun families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coltun 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 84 census records available for the last name Coltun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coltun 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Coltun. 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 32 military records available for the last name Coltun. For the veterans among your Coltun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coltun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Coltun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Coltun in 1963 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coltun 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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