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Cotmon Family History

Cotmon 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.


Similar surnames: Cotton, Cotman, Common, Notman, Colton, Condon, Cordon, Citron, Caton

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Where is the Cotmon family from?

You can see how Cotmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotmon family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cotmon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotmon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cotmon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Cotmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotmon 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cotmon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cotmon. For the veterans among your Cotmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotmon lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Cotmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cotmon in 1988 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotmon 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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