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Kotlarz Family History

Kotlarz Surname Meaning

Polish; Rusyn and Jewish (from Poland): occupational name for a boiler maker or coppersmith.

Polish kotlarz Rusyn kotlyar.

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


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Where is the Kotlarz family from?

You can see how Kotlarz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotlarz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Kotlarz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 27% of all the recorded Kotlarz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kotlarz families in 1920.
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What did your Kotlarz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kotlarz. 44% of Kotlarz men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kotlarz women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kotlarz were Moulder and New Worker.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Assembler
    9%
  • Moulder
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%

What Kotlarz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Kotlarz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotlarz 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Kotlarz. 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 272 military records available for the last name Kotlarz. For the veterans among your Kotlarz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotlarz lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kotlarz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kotlarz in 1948 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

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