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Koltko Family History

Koltko 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: Kolter, Kosko, Kostka, Kolek, Kolak, Kolanko, Koltun, Kolk, Kolano

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Where is the Koltko family from?

You can see how Koltko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koltko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Koltko family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koltko's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Koltko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koltko 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 Koltko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dye House Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Koltko. 50% of Koltko men worked as a Dye House Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Dye House Worker
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Koltko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Koltko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koltko 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Koltko. 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 30 military records available for the last name Koltko. For the veterans among your Koltko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koltko lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Koltko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Koltko in 1964 was 66, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koltko 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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