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Cotos Family History

Cotos 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: Fotos, Contos, Botos, Coto, Cobos, Cotts, Cott, Roos, Cotta, Boros

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Where is the Cotos family from?

You can see how Cotos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cotos family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cotos's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Cotos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotos 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 Cotos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cotos. 100% of Cotos men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Cotos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotos 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Cotos. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cotos. For the veterans among your Cotos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotos lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Cotos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cotos in 1962 was 31, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotos 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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