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Kott Family History

Kott Name Meaning

German: variant of Koth or Kotz . Polish and Czech: variant (or a Germanized form) of Kot ‘tom cat’. Germanized form of Sorbian Kót ‘tom cat’ (see Kot ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Koth, Kot, Kost, Cott, Kort, Kotz, Knott, Nott, Mott, Kett

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Where is the Kott family from?

You can see how Kott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kott families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kott family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kott's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kott families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kott. 21% of Kott men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Kott women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kott were Machinist and Housekeeper. .

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Kott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kott 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kott. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kott. For the veterans among your Kott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kott lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Kott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kott in 1946 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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