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Cots Family History

Cots 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: Cott, Cote, Cota, Coty, Coto, Couts, Coots, Coats, Corts, Coss

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Where is the Cots family from?

You can see how Cots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cots family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cots families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cots family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cots's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Cots families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cots surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cots ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cots. 50% of Cots men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cots women worked as a Teacher. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cots 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Cots. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cots. For the veterans among your Cots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cots lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Cots life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cots in 1956 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

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