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Cotillis Family History

Cotillis 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: Tillis, Collis, Millis, Collin, Collins, Lillis, Lollis, Tilles

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Where is the Cotillis family from?

You can see how Cotillis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotillis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cotillis family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotillis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cotillis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotillis 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 15 census records available for the last name Cotillis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotillis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cotillis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cotillis. For the veterans among your Cotillis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotillis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cotillis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cotillis in 1967 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotillis 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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