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Kotar Family History

Kotar Surname Meaning

Slovenian: topographic name for someone who lived in a corner of a valley or plain derived from kot ‘corner’.

It can also be a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Kot.

These places are named with the same word, which reflects geographical features.

The term highlights the relationship between language and landscape in Slovenian culture.

Such names often provide insights into the history and settlement patterns of the region.

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


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Where is the Kotar family from?

You can see how Kotar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kotar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Kotar families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Kotar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kotar families in 1920.
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What did your Kotar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotar. 57% of Kotar men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    57%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Proprietor
    9%

What Kotar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 675 census records available for the last name Kotar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotar 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Kotar. 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 173 military records available for the last name Kotar. For the veterans among your Kotar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kotar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kotar in 1961 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotar 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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