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Kotela Family History

Kotela 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: Kotila, Kotula, Kozel, Kopel, Jokela, Kotara, Kivela, Kobel, Kogel

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Where is the Kotela family from?

You can see how Kotela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotela family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kotela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kotela family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotela's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kotela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotela 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 Kotela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kotela. 100% of Kotela men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Kotela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Kotela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotela 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Kotela. 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 11 military records available for the last name Kotela. For the veterans among your Kotela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotela lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Kotela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kotela in 1985 was 73, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotela 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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