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Kotzenberg Family History

Kotzenberg 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: Katzenberg, Rothenberg, Kohlenberg, Rotenberg, Litzenberg, Rozenberg

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Where is the Kotzenberg family from?

You can see how Kotzenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotzenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kotzenberg families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Kotzenberg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kotzenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotzenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotzenberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kotzenberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Kotzenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotzenberg 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Kotzenberg. 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 143 military records available for the last name Kotzenberg. For the veterans among your Kotzenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotzenberg lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Kotzenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kotzenberg in 1960 was 53, and 65 in 2002.

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