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Kotis Family History

Kotis 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: Kotas, Kolis, Kois, Kowis, Kocis, Otis, Kos, Boris, Kotz, Solis

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Where is the Kotis family from?

You can see how Kotis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kotis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kotis families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotis's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kotis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotis 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 Kotis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotis. 60% of Kotis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Kotis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotis 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Kotis. 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 205 military records available for the last name Kotis. For the veterans among your Kotis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotis lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kotis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kotis in 1953 was 55, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kotis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotis 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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