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Kotarba Family History

Kotarba Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from kotarba a variant of kocierba ‘bird cherry’. See also Koterba.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kotarba family from?

You can see how Kotarba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotarba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kotarba families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kotarba families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotarba's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kotarba families in 1880.
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What did your Kotarba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotarba. 75% of Kotarba men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Weaver
    25%

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Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Kotarba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotarba 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Kotarba. 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 186 military records available for the last name Kotarba. For the veterans among your Kotarba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotarba lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kotarba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kotarba in 1967 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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