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Kotwicki Family History

Kotwicki 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: Nowicki, Konicki, Kozicki, Kotecki, Skotnicki, Kulwicki, Kosmicki

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Where is the Kotwicki family from?

You can see how Kotwicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotwicki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kotwicki families living in Michigan. This was about 55% of all the recorded Kotwicki's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kotwicki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotwicki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotwicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kotwicki. 40% of Kotwicki men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Kotwicki women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Clerk
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kotwicki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Kotwicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotwicki 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Kotwicki. 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 48 military records available for the last name Kotwicki. For the veterans among your Kotwicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotwicki lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Kotwicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kotwicki in 1952 was 49, and 77 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotwicki 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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