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Kotey Family History

Kotey 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: Cotey, Kotek, Korey, Otey, Kober, Kobe, Kotz, Koster, Cote, Korte

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Where is the Kotey family from?

You can see how Kotey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kotey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kotey families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kotey's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Kotey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kotey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Kotey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotey 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Kotey. 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 22 military records available for the last name Kotey. For the veterans among your Kotey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Kotey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kotey in 1967 was 66, and 65 in 2003.

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