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Kotner Family History

Kotner 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: Kostner, Cotner, Botner, Kovner, Kutner, Kotler, Kotter, Kitner

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Where is the Kotner family from?

You can see how Kotner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kotner families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kotner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kotner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotner ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Kotner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotner 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Kotner. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kotner. For the veterans among your Kotner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotner lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Kotner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kotner in 1971 was 81, and 87 in 2002.

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