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Kootner Family History

Kootner Name 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: Kostner, Koster, Kastner, Kettner, Kroner, Ortner, Kolter, Cortner

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Where is the Kootner family from?

You can see how Kootner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kootner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kootner family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kootner's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Kootner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kootner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kootner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kootner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Kootner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kootner 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kootner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Kootner. For the veterans among your Kootner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kootner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Kootner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Kootner in 1967 was 88, and 87 in 1995.

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