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Cotet Family History

Cotet Surname 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, Cotey, Ott, Cater, Lott, Pott, Conte, Cotta, Cover

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Where is the Cotet family from?

You can see how Cotet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cotet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Cotet families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotet's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cotet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Cotet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotet 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Cotet. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Cotet. For the veterans among your Cotet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotet lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Cotet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cotet in 1992 was 74, and 82 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotet 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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