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Kotish Family History

Kotish 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, Koth, Dobish, Klish, Kotila, Krish, Potash, Borish, Konishi

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Where is the Kotish family from?

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

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Kotish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Kotish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotish 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kotish. 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 7 military records available for the last name Kotish. For the veterans among your Kotish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotish lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Kotish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kotish in 1979 was 65, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotish 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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