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Kottmeyer Family History

Kottmeyer 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: Rothmeyer, Wittmeyer, Kohlmeyer, Holtmeyer, Kollmeyer, Kottler

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Where is the Kottmeyer family from?

You can see how Kottmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kottmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kottmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Kottmeyer families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Kottmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kottmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kottmeyer 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 Kottmeyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kottmeyer. 72% of Kottmeyer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Kottmeyer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kottmeyer were Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Kottmeyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Kottmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kottmeyer 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Kottmeyer. 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 159 military records available for the last name Kottmeyer. For the veterans among your Kottmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kottmeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kottmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kottmeyer in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kottmeyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kottmeyer 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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