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Cothan Family History

Cothan 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: Cotman, Cohan, Cothran, Cotham, Mohan, Notman, Cotta, Cogan, Rothman

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Where is the Cothan family from?

You can see how Cothan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cothan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cothan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cothan families living in Tennessee. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cothan's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Cothan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cothan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cothan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cothan. 50% of Cothan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Cothan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Cothan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cothan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cothan. 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 45 military records available for the last name Cothan. For the veterans among your Cothan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cothan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Cothan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cothan in 1969 was 20, and 98 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cothan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cothan 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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