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Kotansky Family History

Kotansky 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: Kovalsky, Kotarski, Polansky, Kolinsky, Romansky, Kopanski, Kominsky

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Where is the Kotansky family from?

You can see how Kotansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotansky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kotansky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Kotansky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kotansky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kotansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotansky 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 Kotansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotansky. 40% of Kotansky men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Owner
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Miner
    20%

What Kotansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Kotansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotansky 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Kotansky. 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 69 military records available for the last name Kotansky. For the veterans among your Kotansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotansky lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kotansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kotansky in 1962 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kotansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotansky 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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