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Kotlan Family History

Kotlan 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: Kotlar, Kocian, Kaplan, Notman, Kosman, Kolman, Kotas, Olan, Kochan

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Where is the Kotlan family from?

You can see how Kotlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotlan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kotlan family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kotlan's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kotlan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotlan 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 Kotlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotlan. 100% of Kotlan women worked as a Bookeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Kotlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotlan 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kotlan. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kotlan. For the veterans among your Kotlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotlan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kotlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kotlan in 1965 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotlan 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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