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Kolt Family History

Kolt 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: Holt, Kolb, Kost, Bolt, Polt, Kort, Colt, Kot, Koll, Kalt

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Where is the Kolt family from?

You can see how Kolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kolt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kolt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Kolt families living in New York. This was about 19% of all the recorded Kolt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kolt families in 1880.
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What did your Kolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kolt. 36% of Kolt men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Kolt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kolt were Farmer and Maid. .

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kolt 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Kolt. 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 247 military records available for the last name Kolt. For the veterans among your Kolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kolt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kolt in 1964 was 75, and 100 in 2004.

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