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Cofty 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.

Where is the Cofty family from?

You can see how Cofty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cofty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cofty families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Cofty families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cofty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cofty families in 1851.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cofty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cofty family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 170 census records available for the last name Cofty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cofty census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Cofty. 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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Military Records

There are 50 military records available for the last name Cofty. For the veterans among your Cofty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cofty lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Cofty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cofty in 1958 was 43, and 49 in 2001.

Cofty Surname Meaning

Where is the Cofty family from?

What Cofty family records will you find?

What is the average Cofty lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Cofty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cofty in 1958 was 43, and 49 in 2001.

466	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
50	Military Records
31	Immigration Records
170	Census and Voter Lists
949	Member Trees

466	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
50	Military Records
31	Immigration Records
170	Census and Voter Lists
949	Member Trees

Cofty Family History