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Kotus Family History

Kotus 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: Kotas, Kobus, Korus, Kos, Loftus, Kotz, Kus, Koss, Koth, Kou

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Where is the Kotus family from?

You can see how Kotus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kotus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kotus families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotus's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Kotus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Kotus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotus 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kotus. 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 60 military records available for the last name Kotus. For the veterans among your Kotus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotus lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Kotus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kotus in 1968 was 65, and 78 in 2003.

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