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Kotko Family History

Kotko 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: Kosko, Kokko, Katko, Kopko, Kitko, Kotz, Koski, Kondo, Kotas, Konkol

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Where is the Kotko family from?

You can see how Kotko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kotko family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kotko's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kotko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotko. 100% of Kotko 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Kotko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotko 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Kotko. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kotko. For the veterans among your Kotko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Kotko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kotko in 1963 was 66, and 78 in 2001.

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