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Kotan Family History

Kotan 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, Kocan, Koran, Kogan, Rotan, Kortan, Koman, Kohan, Kota

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Where is the Kotan family from?

You can see how Kotan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kotan families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kotan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kotan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotan 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 Kotan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Wrapper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kotan. 67% of Kotan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kotan women worked as a Wrapper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kotan were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Wrapper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Kotan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Kotan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotan 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Kotan. 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 84 military records available for the last name Kotan. For the veterans among your Kotan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Kotan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kotan in 1962 was 75, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotan 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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