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Kotcher Family History

Kotcher Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kocher 5 an artificial name meaning ‘drake’. Americanized form of Czech Kočer (see Kocer).

Americanized form of Slovenian Kočar or Czech Kočár (see Kochar).

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


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Where is the Kotcher family from?

You can see how Kotcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kotcher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Kotcher families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kotcher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kotcher families in 1911.
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What did your Kotcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kotcher. 36% of Kotcher men worked as a Proprietor and 43% of Kotcher women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kotcher were Moulder and Telephone Operator.

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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

  • Proprietor
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Lawyer
    15%
  • Moulder
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Telephone Operator
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kotcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotcher 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Kotcher. 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 181 military records available for the last name Kotcher. For the veterans among your Kotcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotcher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kotcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kotcher in 1957 was 50, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotcher 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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