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Cotov Family History

Cotov 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: Coto, Cott, Cotta, Popov, Cook, Colton, Cote, Cotton, Caton, Toto

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Where is the Cotov family from?

You can see how Cotov families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotov family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cotov family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotov's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cotov families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotov 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 29 census records available for the last name Cotov. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotov 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Cotov. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cotov. For the veterans among your Cotov ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotov lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Cotov life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cotov in 1971 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotov 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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