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Kootz Family History

Kootz 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: Kotz, Klotz, Krotz, Koltz, Bootz, Kortz, Kontz, Koonz, Koontz, Kohtz

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Where is the Kootz family from?

You can see how Kootz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kootz family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Kootz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kootz family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kootz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kootz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kootz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kootz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kootz. 30% of Kootz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kootz women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Kootz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kootz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kootz 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Kootz. 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 282 military records available for the last name Kootz. For the veterans among your Kootz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kootz lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Kootz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kootz in 1958 was 44, and 77 in 2003.

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