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Cotugno Family History

Cotugno Name Meaning

Italian (Sicily): from cotogno a playful word for ‘punch’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cugno, Cottone, Rotunno, Cutino, Modugno, Rotundo, Citrano, Catino

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Where is the Cotugno family from?

You can see how Cotugno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotugno family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Cotugno families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cotugno's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cotugno families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotugno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cotugno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cotugno. 38% of Cotugno men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Cotugno women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cotugno were Porter and Laundress. .

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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
    38%
  • Barber
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Porter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Laundress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Cotugno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotugno 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 994 immigration records available for the last name Cotugno. 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 359 military records available for the last name Cotugno. For the veterans among your Cotugno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotugno lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cotugno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cotugno in 1955 was 24, and 78 in 2004.

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