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Kotosky Family History

Kotosky 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: Potosky, Kolosky, Klosky, Kotowski, Morosky, Kofsky, Koloski, Kolsky

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Where is the Kotosky family from?

You can see how Kotosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kotosky families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kotosky's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kotosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotosky. 100% of Kotosky 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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What Kotosky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Kotosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotosky 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kotosky. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kotosky. For the veterans among your Kotosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotosky lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Kotosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kotosky in 1958 was 40, and 70 in 2001.

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