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Cotrona Family History

Cotrona 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: Corona, Cotrone, Cutrona, Cotton, Citron, Korona, Carona, Catron

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Where is the Cotrona family from?

You can see how Cotrona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotrona family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cotrona families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cotrona's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cotrona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotrona surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cotrona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cotrona. 50% of Cotrona men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Leather Cutter
    50%

What Cotrona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Cotrona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotrona 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Cotrona. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cotrona. For the veterans among your Cotrona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotrona lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Cotrona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cotrona in 1967 was 79, and 71 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotrona 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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