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Kothlow Family History

Kothlow 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: Koslow, Kozlow, Lithgow, Koth, Kellow, Kohli, Rotolo, Kotila, Kottler

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Where is the Kothlow family from?

You can see how Kothlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kothlow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kothlow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Kothlow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kothlow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kothlow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kothlow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kothlow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kothlow. 60% of Kothlow 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Kothlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kothlow 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Kothlow. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kothlow. For the veterans among your Kothlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kothlow lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kothlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kothlow in 1952 was 49, and 96 in 2004.

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