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Kotanen Family History

Kotanen 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: Keranen, Koehnen, Kotzen, Koenen, Kohnen, Konen, Botten, Kann

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Where is the Kotanen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotanen 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 Kotanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotanen. 100% of Kotanen men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Kotanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotanen 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 Kotanen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kotanen. For the veterans among your Kotanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotanen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Kotanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kotanen in 1975 was 86, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotanen 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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