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Coltee Family History

Coltee 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: Colter, Contee, Colee, Coutee, Colten, Conte, Colton, Bolter, Coates

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Where is the Coltee family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coltee 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 Coltee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Smallholder (own Ac) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coltee. 100% of Coltee men worked as a Smallholder (own Ac) and 100% of Coltee 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Smallholder (own Ac)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Coltee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coltee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Coltee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Coltee. For the veterans among your Coltee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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