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Kocot Family History

Kocot 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: Kokot, Kocon, Root, Koch, Kost, Kort, Kocan, Koos, Boot, Kot

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Where is the Kocot family from?

You can see how Kocot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kocot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kocot families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kocot families living in New Jersey. This was about 19% of all the recorded Kocot's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kocot families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kocot 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 Kocot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kocot. 34% of Kocot men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Helper
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

What Kocot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Kocot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kocot 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Kocot. 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 159 military records available for the last name Kocot. For the veterans among your Kocot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kocot lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kocot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kocot in 1962 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kocot 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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