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Kottmer Family History

Kottmer 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: Kottler, Kotter, Otter, Cotter, Koster, Ketter, Kettner, Zotter

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Where is the Kottmer family from?

You can see how Kottmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kottmer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kottmer family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kottmer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kottmer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kottmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Kottmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kottmer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kottmer. 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 39 military records available for the last name Kottmer. For the veterans among your Kottmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kottmer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Kottmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kottmer in 1971 was 75, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kottmer 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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