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Kohoutek Family History

Kohoutek Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname from a diminutive of Kohout ‘rooster’.

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


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Where is the Kohoutek family from?

You can see how Kohoutek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kohoutek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kohoutek families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kohoutek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kohoutek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kohoutek 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 Kohoutek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kohoutek. 23% of Kohoutek men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kohoutek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kohoutek were Painter and Housework.

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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
    23%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

What Kohoutek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Kohoutek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kohoutek 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Kohoutek. 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 394 military records available for the last name Kohoutek. For the veterans among your Kohoutek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kohoutek lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kohoutek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kohoutek in 1952 was 53, and 94 in 2004.

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