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Cottey Family History

Cottey Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Cuthays in Axminster (Devon).

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


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Where is the Cottey family from?

You can see how Cottey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cottey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cottey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Cottey families living in Devon. This was about 25% of all the recorded Cottey's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Cottey families in 1891.
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What did your Cottey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cottey. 17% of Cottey men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 94% of Cottey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cottey were General Farm Labourer and Domestic Unpaid.

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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 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    17%
  • Gen Labour (timber
    17%
  • General Farm Work
    17%
  • General Farm Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cottey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cottey 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Cottey. 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 352 military records available for the last name Cottey. For the veterans among your Cottey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cottey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cottey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cottey in 1963 was 77, and 70 in 2004.

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