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Kotlowitz Family History

Kotlowitz 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: Koplowitz, Kaplowitz, Kotowicz, Kottwitz, Smilowitz, Horowitz

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Where is the Kotlowitz family from?

You can see how Kotlowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotlowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kotlowitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotlowitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kotlowitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotlowitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotlowitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kotlowitz. 50% of Kotlowitz men worked as a Cutter and 100% of Kotlowitz 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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What Kotlowitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Kotlowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotlowitz 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Kotlowitz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kotlowitz. For the veterans among your Kotlowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotlowitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Kotlowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kotlowitz in 1965 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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