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Kotefka Family History

Kotefka 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: Kotecki, Kotek, Koterba, Kozelka, Stefka, Kotara, Kafka, Otsuka

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Where is the Kotefka family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotefka 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 Kotefka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotefka. 100% of Kotefka women worked as a Housework.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Kotefka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Kotefka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotefka 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kotefka. 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 27 military records available for the last name Kotefka. For the veterans among your Kotefka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotefka lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Kotefka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kotefka in 1974 was 62, and 103 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotefka 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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