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Kotewa Family History

Kotewa 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: Kotara, Kotila, Kotula, Kopera, Kotek, Kozera, Kotrba, Koterba, Kota

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Where is the Kotewa family from?

You can see how Kotewa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotewa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kotewa families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kotewa's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Kotewa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotewa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotewa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotewa. 100% of Kotewa men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Kotewa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Kotewa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotewa 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kotewa. 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 76 military records available for the last name Kotewa. For the veterans among your Kotewa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotewa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kotewa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kotewa in 1965 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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