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Colts Family History

Colts 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: Colt, Couts, Coots, Colas, Holts, Coats, Corts, Folts, Cotts, Coles

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Where is the Colts family from?

You can see how Colts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Colts family living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colts's in United Kingdom. Surrey and 1 other county had the highest population of Colts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colts 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 Colts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colts. 60% of Colts 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    40%

What Colts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colts 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Colts. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Colts. For the veterans among your Colts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colts lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Colts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Colts in 1967 was 74, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colts

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colts 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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