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Cotie Family History

Cotie Name 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: Cote, Cowie, Colie, Cocke, Cott, Conte, Cotta, Coyne, Notte, Cosse

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Where is the Cotie family from?

You can see how Cotie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cotie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 51 Cotie families living in Quebec. This was about 66% of all the recorded Cotie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cotie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cotie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fermier and Cultivateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cotie. 34% of Cotie men worked as a Fermier and 100% of Cotie women worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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 1921

  • Fermier
    34%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cotie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotie 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Cotie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 189 military records available for the last name Cotie. For the veterans among your Cotie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cotie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cotie in 1962 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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