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Kottal Family History

Kottal 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: Kostal, Cotta, Motta, Kotas, Kotar, Koral, Portal, Kattan, Rotta

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Where is the Kottal family from?

You can see how Kottal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kottal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kottal families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Kottal family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kottal's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Kottal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kottal 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 Kottal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Meat Cutter
    100%

What Kottal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Kottal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kottal 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Kottal. 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 148 military records available for the last name Kottal. For the veterans among your Kottal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kottal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Kottal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kottal in 1963 was 71, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kottal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kottal 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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