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Cotes Family History

Cotes Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Cotes in Valencia probably a formation with the plural of Catalan cot ‘millstone’.

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


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You can see how Cotes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Cotes families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Cotes's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cotes families in 1911.
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What did your Cotes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cotes. 34% of Cotes men 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

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Cultivator
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Cotes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotes 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Cotes. 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 826 military records available for the last name Cotes. For the veterans among your Cotes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cotes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cotes in 1966 was 84, and 101 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotes 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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