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Kotai Family History

Kotai 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, Kota, Kozak, Kai, Kotz, Rota, Koski, Kosar, Korab

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Where is the Kotai family from?

You can see how Kotai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotai family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kotai family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotai's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kotai families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Kotai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotai 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Kotai. 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 51 military records available for the last name Kotai. For the veterans among your Kotai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotai lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Kotai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kotai in 1973 was 71, and 79 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotai 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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