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Kotte Family History

Kotte Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kott. Germanized form of Sorbian Kót Polish and Czech Kot ‘tom cat’.

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


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Where is the Kotte family from?

You can see how Kotte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotte family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kotte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Kotte families living in Missouri. This was about 30% of all the recorded Kotte's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kotte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotte 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 Kotte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kotte. 43% of Kotte men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kotte women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kotte were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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
    43%
  • Doctor
    29%
  • Farming
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Kotte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kotte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotte 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Kotte. 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 621 military records available for the last name Kotte. For the veterans among your Kotte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotte lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kotte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kotte in 1962 was 78, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotte 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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