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Kottyan Family History

Kottyan 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: Kottman, Kattan, Gottman, Lottman, Hottman, Kotlyar, Kortan, Cottman

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Where is the Kottyan family from?

You can see how Kottyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kottyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kottyan family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kottyan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kottyan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kottyan 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 62 census records available for the last name Kottyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kottyan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Kottyan. 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 40 military records available for the last name Kottyan. For the veterans among your Kottyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kottyan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Kottyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Kottyan in 1970 was 75, and 81 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kottyan 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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