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Kotwas Family History

Kotwas 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: Kotas, Kotar, Kopas, Kowal, Kortas, Kostas, Kondas, Kota, Kotlar

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Where is the Kotwas family from?

You can see how Kotwas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotwas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kotwas families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kotwas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kotwas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotwas 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 Kotwas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotwas. 100% of Kotwas women worked as an Inspector.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Kotwas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotwas 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kotwas. 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 78 military records available for the last name Kotwas. For the veterans among your Kotwas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotwas lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Kotwas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kotwas in 1953 was 45, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotwas 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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