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Kotowicz Family History

Kotowicz Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland): patronymic from Kot.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Kotowicz family from?

You can see how Kotowicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotowicz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kotowicz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Kotowicz families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kotowicz's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kotowicz families in 1920.
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What did your Kotowicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kotowicz. 34% of Kotowicz men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Kotowicz women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kotowicz were Clerk and Saleswoman.

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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
    34%
  • Motorman
    10%
  • Trimmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Assembler
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Saleswoman
    20%

What Kotowicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Kotowicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotowicz 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Kotowicz. 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 251 military records available for the last name Kotowicz. For the veterans among your Kotowicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotowicz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kotowicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Kotowicz in 1962 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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