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Kolta Family History

Kolta 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: Kolba, Folta, Koltz, Kolka, Kosta, Kota, Nolta, Cotta, Kotz, Rota

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Where is the Kolta family from?

You can see how Kolta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kolta families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolta's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kolta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kolta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Kolta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolta 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Kolta. 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 82 military records available for the last name Kolta. For the veterans among your Kolta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolta lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Kolta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kolta in 1973 was 71, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolta 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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