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Kothbauer Family History

Kothbauer 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: Rothbauer, Hofbauer, Lothamer, Rothbaum, Gochnauer, Bauer, Klauer

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Where is the Kothbauer family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kothbauer 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 Kothbauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kothbauer. 100% of Kothbauer men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Kothbauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kothbauer 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 Kothbauer. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kothbauer. For the veterans among your Kothbauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kothbauer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Kothbauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kothbauer in 1973 was 78, and 82 in 2003.

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