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Kotkin Family History

Kotkin Name Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kosin, Kolpin, Sorkin, Sonkin, Dobkin, Kobrin, Soskin, Orkin, Witkin

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Where is the Kotkin family from?

You can see how Kotkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kotkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Kotkin families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kotkin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kotkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kotkin. 72% of Kotkin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kotkin women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Kotkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotkin 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Kotkin. 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 88 military records available for the last name Kotkin. For the veterans among your Kotkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotkin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kotkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kotkin in 1951 was 40, and 83 in 2004.

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