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Cotnam Family History

Cotnam 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: Cottam, Cotham, Cotta, Cotner, Cotman, Putnam, Cota, Hotham, Cona

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Where is the Cotnam family from?

You can see how Cotnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotnam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotnam families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Cotnam family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cotnam's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Cotnam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotnam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cotnam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cotnam. 50% of Cotnam men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cotnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotnam 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Cotnam. 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 250 military records available for the last name Cotnam. For the veterans among your Cotnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotnam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Cotnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cotnam in 1963 was 64, and 63 in 2002.

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