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Kotterman Family History

Kotterman Surname 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: Kitterman, Ketterman, Kosterman, Otterman, Kolterman, Cotterman

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Where is the Kotterman family from?

You can see how Kotterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotterman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kotterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Kotterman families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotterman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kotterman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kotterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kotterman. 34% of Kotterman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kotterman women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Kotterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Kotterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotterman 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Kotterman. 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 109 military records available for the last name Kotterman. For the veterans among your Kotterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotterman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Kotterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kotterman in 1953 was 61, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotterman 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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