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Cotela Family History

Cotela 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: Cotta, Cote, Jokela, Cottle, Kotila, Canela, Colla, Cowell, Cota

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Where is the Cotela family from?

You can see how Cotela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotela family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cotela family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotela's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Cotela families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotela 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 84 census records available for the last name Cotela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotela 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Cotela. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cotela. For the veterans among your Cotela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotela lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Cotela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cotela in 1979 was 54, and 64 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotela 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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