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Coatton Family History

Coatton 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: Cotton, Catton, Hatton, Colston, Colton, Bratton, Caton, Gratton

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Where is the Coatton family from?

You can see how Coatton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coatton family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Coatton family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coatton's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Coatton families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coatton 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 4 census records available for the last name Coatton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coatton 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Coatton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Coatton. For the veterans among your Coatton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coatton lifespan?

Average Coatton life expectancy in 1998 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coatton 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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