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Colten Family History

Colten Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Colton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Colten family from?

You can see how Colten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Colten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Colten families living in Durham. This was about 30% of all the recorded Colten's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Colten families in 1891.
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What did your Colten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colten. 100% of Colten 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 Colten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colten 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Colten. 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 260 military records available for the last name Colten. For the veterans among your Colten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colten lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Colten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Colten in 1963 was 79, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colten 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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