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Koten Family History

Koten 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: Kosten, Doten, Roten, Koren, Ooten, Kotzen, Koven, Koen, Kotek, Moten

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Where is the Koten family from?

You can see how Koten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Koten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Koten families living in Texas. This was about 83% of all the recorded Koten's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Koten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koten 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 Koten ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Koten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Koten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koten 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Koten. 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 75 military records available for the last name Koten. For the veterans among your Koten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Koten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Koten in 1968 was 49, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koten 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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