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Kotze Family History

Kotze 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: Kotz, Kotzen, Kothe, Hotze, Lotze, Kobe, Notte, Cote, Korte, Katzen

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Where is the Kotze family from?

You can see how Kotze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotze family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kotze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kotze families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotze's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kotze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotze 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 Kotze ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kotze. 100% of Kotze men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kotze women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Kotze family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Kotze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotze 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 446 immigration records available for the last name Kotze. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kotze. For the veterans among your Kotze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotze lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kotze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kotze in 1963 was 82, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kotze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotze 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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