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Kotary Family History

Kotary 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: Kotara, Kotar, Kosar, Kozar, Kotas, Kothari, Kolar, Komar, Notaro

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Where is the Kotary family from?

You can see how Kotary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotary family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kotary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kotary families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotary's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kotary families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotary ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Kotary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotary 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 Kotary. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kotary. For the veterans among your Kotary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotary lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kotary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kotary in 1966 was 83, and 86 in 2003.

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