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Cotty Family History

Cotty Surname Meaning

see Cottey and Cottee.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cotty family from?

You can see how Cotty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotty families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Cotty families living in Devon. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cotty's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cotty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cotty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cotty. 100% of Cotty men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Cotty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cotty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cotty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotty 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Cotty. 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 249 military records available for the last name Cotty. For the veterans among your Cotty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cotty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cotty in 1962 was 75, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotty 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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