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Kotrch Family History

Kotrch 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: Korch, Kotch, Koch, Horch, Koth, Karch, Kutsch, Kosch, Kozuch, Korach

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Where is the Kotrch family from?

You can see how Kotrch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotrch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kotrch families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kotrch's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kotrch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kotrch 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 Kotrch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kotrch. 100% of Kotrch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kotrch women worked as a Stenographer.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kotrch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Kotrch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotrch 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Kotrch. 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 35 military records available for the last name Kotrch. For the veterans among your Kotrch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotrch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Kotrch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kotrch in 1966 was 82, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotrch 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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