Kot Family History

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Kot Name Meaning

Polish, Slovak, Czech, Belorussian, Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic), and German (of Slavic origin): from a personal name or nickname based on Slavic kot ‘tom cat’. As a Jewish name it is generally an ornamental name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kost, Kos, Kort, Kotz, Koth, Kon, Krol, Kor, Koff, Kott

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Kot Family Origin

Where is the Kot family from?

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You can see how Kot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kot family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kot families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kot family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kot's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kot Family Occupations

What did your Kot ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Schl Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Kot. 56% of Kot men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Carman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Schl Teacher
    100%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Kot Historical Records

What Kot family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kot census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Kot. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Kot. For the veterans among your Kot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kot Life Expectancy

What is the average Kot lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kot in 1960 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kot 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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