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Kotlowski Family History

Kotlowski Surname Meaning

Polish (Kotłowski): habitational name for someone from a place called Kotłów named with kocioł ‘kettle’ ‘boiler’.

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


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Where is the Kotlowski family from?

You can see how Kotlowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotlowski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kotlowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kotlowski families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kotlowski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Kotlowski families in 1880.
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What did your Kotlowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kotlowski. 39% of Kotlowski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kotlowski women 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
    39%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Assembler
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Kotlowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 946 census records available for the last name Kotlowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotlowski 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Kotlowski. 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 364 military records available for the last name Kotlowski. For the veterans among your Kotlowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotlowski lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kotlowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kotlowski in 1950 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotlowski 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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