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Colthar Family History

Colthar 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: Coltharp, Colahan, Coulthard, Colter, Coltman, Collar, Colar, Cotham

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Where is the Colthar family from?

You can see how Colthar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colthar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Colthar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Colthar families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Colthar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Colthar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colthar 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 Colthar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colthar. 100% of Colthar men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Colthar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Colthar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colthar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Colthar. 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 104 military records available for the last name Colthar. For the veterans among your Colthar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colthar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Colthar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Colthar in 1972 was 56, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colthar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colthar 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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