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Kotake Family History

Kotake 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: Otake, Kottke, Kozak, Kaake, Kotas, Kotara, Kotar, Kobak, Kosak

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Where is the Kotake family from?

You can see how Kotake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotake family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kotake families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotake's in USA. California had the highest population of Kotake families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotake 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 77 census records available for the last name Kotake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotake 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Kotake. 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 60 military records available for the last name Kotake. For the veterans among your Kotake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotake lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Kotake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kotake in 1981 was 53, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotake 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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