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Cothand Family History

Cothand 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: Chand, Cotman, Gothard, Scotland, Cohan, Cothran, Cosand, Copland

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Where is the Cothand family from?

You can see how Cothand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cothand family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Cothand families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cothand's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cothand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cothand 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 3 census records available for the last name Cothand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cothand 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cothand. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cothand. For the veterans among your Cothand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cothand lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Cothand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cothand in 1974 was 52, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cothand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cothand 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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