Kottler Family History

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Kottler Name Meaning

German: variant of Köttler, itself a variant of Kötter (see Koetter). North German: occupational name for a butcher, from Middle Low German koteler ‘preparer of entrails’ (compare Kuttler). Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kotler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kotler, Kettler, Kuttler, Kittler, Kettner, Kotter, Potter, Koetter

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Kottler Family Origin

Where is the Kottler family from?

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You can see how Kottler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kottler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kottler families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Kottler families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Kottler's in the USA. New York had the highest population of Kottler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kottler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kottler Family Occupations

What did your Kottler ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Kottler family was Makes Cigars. Clergyman and Farmer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Kottler. The most common Kottler occupation in the USA was Clergyman. 33% of Kottler's were Clergymans.

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  • Clergyman

    33%

  • Farmer

    33%

  • Makes Cigars

    33%

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

Kottler Historical Records

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Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kottler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kottler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Kottler. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kottler. For the veterans among your Kottler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kottler Life Expectancy

What is the average Kottler lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kottler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kottler in 1961 was 31, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kottler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kottler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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