Cottay Family History

Cottay 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: Cotta, Cottam, Conway, Cott, Cotter, Cotton, Motta, Cetta, Cotten, Costa

254	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
8	Military Records
3	Immigration Records
42	Census and Voter Lists
57	Member Trees

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Where is the Cottay family from?

You can see how Cottay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cottay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cottay family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cottay's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cottay families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cottay 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 Record

There are 42 census records available for the last name Cottay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cottay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cottay. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cottay. For the veterans among your Cottay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cottay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Cottay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cottay in 1966 was 78, and 86 in 2002.

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Cottay Surname Meaning

Where is the Cottay family from?

What Cottay family records will you find?

What is the average Cottay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Cottay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cottay in 1966 was 78, and 86 in 2002.

Cottay Family History

Cottay Surname Meaning

364 record(s) for Cottay

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Cottay Surname Meaning

364 record(s) for Cottay

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Where is the Cottay family from?

What Cottay family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Cottay family history

What is the average Cottay lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cottay family tree

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