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Cottom Family History

Cottom Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Cotton.

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


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Where is the Cottom family from?

You can see how Cottom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cottom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cottom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 393 Cottom families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cottom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cottom families in 1891.
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What did your Cottom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cottom. 12% of Cottom men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 79% of Cottom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cottom were Storekeeper and Retired.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Colliery Hewer Below
    12%
  • Storekeeper
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Retired
    2%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Cottom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cottom 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Cottom. 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 Cottom. For the veterans among your Cottom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cottom lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cottom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Cottom in 1961 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cottom 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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