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Kothman Family History

Kothman 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: Rothman, Othman, Kathman, Kochman, Kothmann, Kottman, Kohman, Notman

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Where is the Kothman family from?

You can see how Kothman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kothman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kothman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Kothman families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kothman's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Kothman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kothman 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 Kothman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kothman. 37% of Kothman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kothman women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    37%
  • Stock Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Kothman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Kothman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kothman 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Kothman. 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 328 military records available for the last name Kothman. For the veterans among your Kothman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kothman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kothman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kothman in 1954 was 23, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kothman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kothman 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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