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Kotteman Family History

Kotteman 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: Otteman, Kottman, Kitterman, Gottman, Ketterman, Kosterman, Otterman

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Where is the Kotteman family from?

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

What did your Kotteman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Kotteman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotteman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Kotteman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Kotteman. For the veterans among your Kotteman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotteman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Kotteman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kotteman in 1973 was 88, and 84 in 2003.

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