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Cocton Family History

Cocton 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: Colton, Cotton, Coston, Colston, Orton, Holton, Crofton, Boston

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Where is the Cocton family from?

You can see how Cocton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cocton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cocton family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cocton's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Cocton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Cocton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cocton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cocton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cocton. For the veterans among your Cocton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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