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Koltow Family History

Koltow 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: Kolton, Soltow, Holton, Colton, Kolter, Kellow, Tolton, Kontos

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Where is the Koltow family from?

You can see how Koltow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koltow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Koltow family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Koltow's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Koltow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koltow 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 8 census records available for the last name Koltow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koltow 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Koltow. 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 3 military records available for the last name Koltow. For the veterans among your Koltow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koltow lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1980, in the United States, Koltow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Koltow in 1972 was 76, and 69 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koltow 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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