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Cotey Family History

Cotey Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Côté (see Cote ).

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


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Where is the Cotey family from?

You can see how Cotey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cotey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Cotey families living in Surrey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cotey's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Cotey families in 1891.
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What did your Cotey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cotey. 40% of Cotey men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Cotey women worked as a Beauty Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cotey were Carpenter and School Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • School Teacher
    14%

What Cotey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cotey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotey 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 Cotey. 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 293 military records available for the last name Cotey. For the veterans among your Cotey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cotey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cotey in 1951 was 62, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotey 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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