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Kutay Family History

Kutay 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: Kitay, Kuta, Kay, Kumar, Dunay, Kotas, Kotar, Ruta, Autry, Kuras

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Where is the Kutay family from?

You can see how Kutay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kutay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kutay families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kutay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kutay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kutay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kutay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kutay. 75% of Kutay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kutay women worked as a Bench Work. .

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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
    75%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Work
    100%
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What Kutay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Kutay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kutay 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kutay. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kutay. For the veterans among your Kutay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kutay lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kutay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kutay in 1959 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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