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Coote Family History

Coote Name Meaning

English: from Middle English co(o)te ‘coot’ applied as a nickname for a bald or foolish man. The bird was regarded as bald because of the large white patch an extension of the bill on its head.

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


Similar surnames: Foote, Cote, Conte, Coots, Coe, Crute, Corte, Cooper, Motte, Coomer

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Where is the Coote family from?

You can see how Coote families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coote family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coote families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 425 Coote families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Coote's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coote families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coote surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coote 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 Coote. 10% of Coote men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Coote women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coote were Farmworker and Private Means. .

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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
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Farmworker
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
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Census Records

There are 55,000 census records available for the last name Coote. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coote 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Coote. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Coote. For the veterans among your Coote ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coote lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Coote life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Coote in 1942 was 47, and 75 in 2004.

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