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Kotkins Family History

Kotkins 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: Kotkin, Botkins, Hopkins, Botkin, Dockins, Boykins, Corkins, Hoskins

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Where is the Kotkins family from?

You can see how Kotkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotkins family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kotkins families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Kotkins family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotkins's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kotkins families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kotkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotkins 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Kotkins. 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 Kotkins. For the veterans among your Kotkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotkins lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kotkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kotkins in 1971 was 84, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotkins 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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