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Coltzer Family History

Coltzer 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: Holtzer, Colter, Bolter, Cotter, Coster, Colmer, Holter, Kolter

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Where is the Coltzer family from?

You can see how Coltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coltzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coltzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Coltzer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Coltzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Coltzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coltzer 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 22 census records available for the last name Coltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coltzer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Coltzer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Coltzer. For the veterans among your Coltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coltzer lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Coltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Coltzer in 1975 was 77, and 65 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coltzer 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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