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Kotwig Family History

Kotwig 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: Koenig, Kotnik, Botwin, Konig, Kowis, Kotkin, Orwig, Potwin, Kong

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Where is the Kotwig family from?

You can see how Kotwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotwig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kotwig family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotwig's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kotwig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotwig 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 18 census records available for the last name Kotwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotwig 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Kotwig. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kotwig. For the veterans among your Kotwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotwig lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Kotwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kotwig in 1978 was 65, and 86 in 2003.

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