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Kolthof Family History

Kolthof 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: Kolthoff, Kalthoff, Olthoff, Kolton, Holton, Colton, Koth, Kolter

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Where is the Kolthof family from?

You can see how Kolthof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolthof family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolthof families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Kolthof family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kolthof's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kolthof families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Kolthof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolthof 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kolthof. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kolthof. For the veterans among your Kolthof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolthof lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolthof 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kolthof

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