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Cottenden Family History

Cottenden Surname Meaning

see Cottington.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cottenden family from?

You can see how Cottenden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cottenden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cottenden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Cottenden families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cottenden's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cottenden families in 1911.
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What did your Cottenden ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cottenden. 100% of Cottenden men worked as a Miner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cottenden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cottenden 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Cottenden. 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 92 military records available for the last name Cottenden. For the veterans among your Cottenden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cottenden lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Cottenden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cottenden in 1972 was 79, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cottenden 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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