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Kotches Family History

Kotches 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, Kitchen, Ketcher, Kochel, Koecher, Koteles, Katcher

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Where is the Kotches family from?

You can see how Kotches families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotches family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kotches family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kotches's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kotches families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotches 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 93 census records available for the last name Kotches. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotches 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kotches. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kotches. For the veterans among your Kotches ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotches lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kotches life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Kotches in 1965 was 67, and 51 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotches 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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