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Kochtan Family History

Kochtan 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: Kochan, Kochman, Kocian, Rochman, Kocan, Cochran, Hochman, Kuchta

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Where is the Kochtan family from?

You can see how Kochtan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kochtan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kochtan family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kochtan's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Kochtan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kochtan 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 29 census records available for the last name Kochtan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kochtan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kochtan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kochtan. For the veterans among your Kochtan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kochtan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Kochtan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kochtan in 1978 was 66, and 65 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kochtan 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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