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Kolt Family History

Kolt 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: Holt, Kolb, Kost, Bolt, Polt, Kort, Colt, Kot, Koll, Kalt

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Where is the Kolt family from?

You can see how Kolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kolt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Kolt family living in Ayrshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kolt's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kolt families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolt 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 Kolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kolt. 100% of Kolt 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolt 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Kolt. 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 247 military records available for the last name Kolt. For the veterans among your Kolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kolt in 1964 was 75, and 100 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolt 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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