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Kottel Family History

Kottel 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: Kittel, Kotter, Kettel, Hottel, Otter, Postel, Notte, Botten, Keitel

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Where is the Kottel family from?

You can see how Kottel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kottel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kottel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kottel families living in Indiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kottel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kottel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kottel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Kottel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kottel 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kottel. 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 96 military records available for the last name Kottel. For the veterans among your Kottel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kottel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Kottel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kottel in 1968 was 68, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kottel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kottel 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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