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Kotok Family History

Kotok 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: Kook, Kotek, Hook, Kozak, Rook, Kotz, Cook, Kotas, Zook, Kato

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Where is the Kotok family from?

You can see how Kotok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kotok families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kotok's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kotok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotok 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 Kotok ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotok. 100% of Kotok men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Kotok family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Kotok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotok 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Kotok. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kotok. For the veterans among your Kotok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotok lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kotok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kotok in 1965 was 81, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotok 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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