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Kotrba Family History

Kotrba Surname Meaning

Czech: from kotrba ‘head pate’ (an infomral word) probably a nickname for a stubborn person.

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


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Where is the Kotrba family from?

You can see how Kotrba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotrba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kotrba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Kotrba families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Kotrba's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kotrba families in 1880.
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What did your Kotrba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kotrba. 20% of Kotrba men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Kotrba women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kotrba were Farm Labor and 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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 320 immigration records available for the last name Kotrba. 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 336 military records available for the last name Kotrba. For the veterans among your Kotrba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotrba lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kotrba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kotrba in 1955 was 57, and 78 in 2004.

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