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Koltnow Family History

Koltnow 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: Kolano, Konow, Kolton, Soltow, Pollnow, Holton, Colton, Solano

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Where is the Koltnow family from?

You can see how Koltnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koltnow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Koltnow families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Koltnow's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Koltnow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koltnow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koltnow ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Koltnow ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Koltnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koltnow 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Koltnow. 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 24 military records available for the last name Koltnow. For the veterans among your Koltnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koltnow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Koltnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Koltnow in 1962 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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