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Kothe Family History

Kothe Surname Meaning

German: variant of Koth Germanized form of Sorbian Kót Polish and Czech Kot ‘tom cat’.

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


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Where is the Kothe family from?

You can see how Kothe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kothe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kothe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Kothe families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Kothe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kothe families in 1891.
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What did your Kothe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kothe. 100% of Kothe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kothe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kothe 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kothe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Kothe. For the veterans among your Kothe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kothe lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kothe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kothe in 1949 was 36, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kothe 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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