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Cothlin Family History

Cothlin 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: Collin, Coughlin, Cocklin, Rochlin, Conklin, Colin, Ohlin, Catlin

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Where is the Cothlin family from?

You can see how Cothlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cothlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cothlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cothlin families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cothlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cothlin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Cothlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cothlin 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 Cothlin. 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 38 military records available for the last name Cothlin. For the veterans among your Cothlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cothlin lifespan?

Average Cothlin life expectancy in 1992 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cothlin 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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