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Koltes Family History

Koltes Surname Meaning

German: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Koltes family from?

You can see how Koltes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koltes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koltes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Koltes families living in Minnesota. This was about 83% of all the recorded Koltes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Koltes families in 1880.
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What did your Koltes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koltes. 47% of Koltes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Koltes women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Farm Labor
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Manager
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Koltes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Koltes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koltes 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Koltes. 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 281 military records available for the last name Koltes. For the veterans among your Koltes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koltes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Koltes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Koltes in 1964 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koltes 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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