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Kotoff Family History

Kotoff 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: Kostoff, Koff, Kozloff, Rosoff, Stoff, Boroff, Rogoff, Kossoff

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Where is the Kotoff family from?

You can see how Kotoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kotoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kotoff families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kotoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotoff. 67% of Kotoff men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Manager
    34%
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Census Records

There are 379 census records available for the last name Kotoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotoff 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Kotoff. 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 132 military records available for the last name Kotoff. For the veterans among your Kotoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotoff lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Kotoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kotoff in 1942 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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