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Cottman Family History

Cottman Surname Meaning

English (Durham): variant of Coatman either a status name from Middle English cot(e) ‘cottage’ + mann ‘man’ (corresponding to medieval Latin bordarius) denoting a cottager or cotset in Scotland a cottar or an occupational name from Middle English cote ‘outer garment coat’ + man probably denoting a maker or seller of coats.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

Americanized form of German Kottmann (see Kottman) or Kothmann.

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


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Where is the Cottman family from?

You can see how Cottman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cottman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cottman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Cottman families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Cottman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cottman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cottman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cottman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Furnishing Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cottman. 60% of Cottman men worked as a Furnishing Salesman and 77% of Cottman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cottman were Chemist druggist and Privatemeans.

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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

  • Furnishing Salesman
    60%
  • Chemist druggist
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Privatemeans
    12%

What Cottman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cottman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cottman 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 630 immigration records available for the last name Cottman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cottman. For the veterans among your Cottman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cottman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cottman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cottman in 1953 was 43, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cottman 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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