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Kotaska Family History

Kotaska 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: Kraska, Kotas, Kotara, Kotarski, Kaska, Kataoka, Kolasa, Koska

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Where is the Kotaska family from?

You can see how Kotaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotaska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kotaska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kotaska family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotaska's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kotaska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotaska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kotaska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotaska. 47% of Kotaska 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
    47%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    20%

What Kotaska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Kotaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotaska 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Kotaska. 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 65 military records available for the last name Kotaska. For the veterans among your Kotaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotaska lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Kotaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kotaska in 1954 was 68, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kotaska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotaska 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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