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Coton Family History

Coton Surname Meaning

see Cotton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Coton family from?

You can see how Coton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 151 Coton families living in Warwickshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Coton's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Coton families in 1891.
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What did your Coton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coton. 18% of Coton men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Coton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coton were Farmer (own Account and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Lorry Driver
    9%
  • Farmer (own Account
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Coton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coton 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Coton. 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 506 military records available for the last name Coton. For the veterans among your Coton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Coton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Coton in 1963 was 77, and 72 in 2004.

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