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Kottmeier Family History

Kottmeier 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: Ortmeier, Holtmeier, Kohlmeier, Reitmeier, Rottier, Kottler, Ketterer

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Where is the Kottmeier family from?

You can see how Kottmeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kottmeier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kottmeier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kottmeier family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kottmeier's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kottmeier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kottmeier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kottmeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kottmeier. 67% of Kottmeier men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Kottmeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kottmeier 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Kottmeier. 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 265 military records available for the last name Kottmeier. For the veterans among your Kottmeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kottmeier lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kottmeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kottmeier in 1962 was 58, and 83 in 2003.

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