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Colot Family History

Colot Name 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: Colt, Colon, Colo, Cott, Cook, Root, Colton, Court, Cole, Holt

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Where is the Colot family from?

You can see how Colot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colot family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colot family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Colot's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Colot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Colot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colot. 100% of Colot men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Colot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colot 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Colot. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Colot. For the veterans among your Colot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colot lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Colot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Colot in 1965 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

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