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Cotsman Family History

Cotsman 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: Cotman, Cottman, Cosman, Cossman, Coleman, Notman, Osman, Crossman

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Where is the Cotsman family from?

You can see how Cotsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotsman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cotsman family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotsman's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cotsman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotsman 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 71 census records available for the last name Cotsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotsman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cotsman. 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 Cotsman. For the veterans among your Cotsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotsman lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Cotsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cotsman in 1984 was 68, and 30 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cotsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotsman 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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