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Cottello Family History

Cottello 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: Costello, Castello, Sotello, Covello, Cottrell, Coello, Cattell

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Where is the Cottello family from?

You can see how Cottello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cottello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cottello families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cottello's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cottello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cottello 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 89 census records available for the last name Cottello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cottello 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Cottello. 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 Cottello. For the veterans among your Cottello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cottello lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Cottello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cottello in 1984 was 73, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cottello 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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