This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kothey family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kothey Family History

Kothey 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: Kothe, Kocher, Koth, Rother, Kochel, Koshy, Northey, Athey, Toohey

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kothey family from?

You can see how Kothey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kothey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kothey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kothey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kothey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kothey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Kothey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Kothey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kothey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Kothey

Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Kothey. 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.

View all Kothey immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Kothey. For the veterans among your Kothey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kothey military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kothey family history

Discover More

What is the average Kothey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kothey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kothey

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kothey family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial