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Kotani Family History

Kotani Surname Meaning

Japanese: alternate reading of Furuya and Otani.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kotani family from?

You can see how Kotani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kotani families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kotani's in USA. California had the highest population of Kotani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotani surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotani. 100% of Kotani women worked as a Helper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Kotani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotani 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 686 immigration records available for the last name Kotani. 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 34 military records available for the last name Kotani. For the veterans among your Kotani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotani lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kotani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kotani in 1966 was 42, and 70 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotani 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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