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Kottre Family History

Kottre 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: Kottke, Notte, Korte, Kotara, Kotar, Motte, Cottle, Botte, Hotte

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Where is the Kottre family from?

You can see how Kottre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kottre family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kottre family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kottre's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Kottre families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kottre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kottre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clothes Marker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kottre. 100% of Kottre men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kottre women worked as a Clothes Marker. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clothes Marker
    100%
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What Kottre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Kottre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kottre 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Kottre. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kottre. For the veterans among your Kottre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kottre lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kottre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kottre in 1966 was 65, and 99 in 2003.

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