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Kottman Family History

Kottman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kottmann: status name for a farm laborer who lived in a cottage (see Koetter).

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


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Where is the Kottman family from?

You can see how Kottman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kottman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kottman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kottman family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kottman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kottman families in 1891.
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What did your Kottman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kottman. 39% of Kottman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kottman women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kottman were Truck Driver and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Kottman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kottman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kottman 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Kottman. 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 221 military records available for the last name Kottman. For the veterans among your Kottman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kottman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kottman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kottman in 1959 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kottman 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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