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Kottwitz Family History

Kottwitz Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Katowice (German Kottwitz) in Silesia.

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


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Where is the Kottwitz family from?

You can see how Kottwitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kottwitz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kottwitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kottwitz families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kottwitz's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Kottwitz families in 1891.
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What did your Kottwitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kottwitz. 30% of Kottwitz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kottwitz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kottwitz were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kottwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kottwitz 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Kottwitz. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kottwitz. For the veterans among your Kottwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kottwitz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kottwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kottwitz in 1958 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

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