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Cotlow Family History

Cotlow 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: Catlow, Costlow, Callow, Cotton, Clow, Koslow, Corlew, Kozlow, Cotler

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Where is the Cotlow family from?

You can see how Cotlow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotlow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Cotlow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Cotlow families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotlow's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cotlow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotlow 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 99 census records available for the last name Cotlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotlow 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Cotlow. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cotlow. For the veterans among your Cotlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotlow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Cotlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cotlow in 1971 was 51, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotlow 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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