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Kolton Family History

Kolton Surname Meaning

Polish (Kołton) and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Koltun.

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


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Where is the Kolton family from?

You can see how Kolton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kolton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kolton families living in Cornwall. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kolton's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Kolton families in 1891.
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What did your Kolton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kolton. 100% of Kolton 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Kolton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolton 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Kolton. 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 212 military records available for the last name Kolton. For the veterans among your Kolton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolton lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Kolton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kolton in 1943 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kolton 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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