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Cotman Family History

Cotman Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire): variant of Cottman. Americanized form of German Kothmann or Kottmann (see Kottman) or Kathmann (see Kathman).

Slovenian: nickname from dialect cota ‘rag cloth’ + man ‘man’ a suffix of German origin.

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


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Where is the Cotman family from?

You can see how Cotman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Cotman families living in Lancashire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Cotman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cotman families in 1891.
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What did your Cotman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cotman. 100% of Cotman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cotman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotman 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Cotman. 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 624 military records available for the last name Cotman. For the veterans among your Cotman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Cotman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cotman in 1948 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotman 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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