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Kotzian Family History

Kotzian 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: Kocian, Kotzen, Lothian, Kottman, Katzman, Katzin, Kitzman, Kotkin

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Where is the Kotzian family from?

You can see how Kotzian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotzian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kotzian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Kotzian families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotzian's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kotzian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotzian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotzian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotzian. 67% of Kotzian 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%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Kotzian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotzian 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Kotzian. 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 304 military records available for the last name Kotzian. For the veterans among your Kotzian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotzian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kotzian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kotzian in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

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