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Cotkin Family History

Cotkin Name 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: Botkin, Conkin, Kotkin, Cousin, Cotton, Potvin, Coppin, Cotten

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Where is the Cotkin family from?

You can see how Cotkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotkin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cotkin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cotkin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cotkin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cotkin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Cotkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotkin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cotkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Cotkin. For the veterans among your Cotkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotkin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Cotkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cotkin in 1962 was 80, and 87 in 2000.

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