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Cottingame Family History

Cottingame 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: Cottingham, Nottingham, Cottongim, Cortina, Pottinger, Ottinger

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Where is the Cottingame family from?

You can see how Cottingame families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cottingame family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cottingame family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Cottingame's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cottingame families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cottingame 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 67 census records available for the last name Cottingame. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cottingame 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cottingame. 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 40 military records available for the last name Cottingame. For the veterans among your Cottingame ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cottingame lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Cottingame life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cottingame in 1963 was 78, and 83 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cottingame 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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