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Kotchar Family History

Kotchar 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: Kotcher, Kocher, Kochan, Kotar, Ketcher, Kuchar, Kothari, Koecher

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Where is the Kotchar family from?

You can see how Kotchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotchar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kotchar family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotchar's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kotchar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotchar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Kotchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotchar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kotchar. 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 6 military records available for the last name Kotchar. For the veterans among your Kotchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotchar lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Kotchar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kotchar in 1974 was 68, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotchar 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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