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Kotalik Name Meaning

Czech (Kotalík): nickname meaning ‘roller’ from a derivative of the verb kotálet se ‘to roll’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kovalik, Kowalik, Kralik, Kotas, Malik, Kolek, Sobolik, Komarek

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Where is the Kotalik family from?

You can see how Kotalik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotalik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kotalik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kotalik families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kotalik's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Kotalik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotalik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kotalik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kotalik. 30% of Kotalik men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kotalik women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kotalik were Operator and Factory 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Baker
    13%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Factory Work
    34%
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What Kotalik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Kotalik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotalik 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Kotalik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 176 military records available for the last name Kotalik. For the veterans among your Kotalik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotalik lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kotalik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kotalik in 1956 was 54, and 72 in 2004.

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