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Cootner Family History

Cootner 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: Cortner, Cotner, Cooner, Costner, Cooter, Cooper, Corner, Cotter

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Where is the Cootner family from?

You can see how Cootner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cootner family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cootner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cootner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cootner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cootner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cootner 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 145 census records available for the last name Cootner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cootner 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Cootner. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cootner. For the veterans among your Cootner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cootner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Cootner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cootner in 1966 was 70, and 84 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cootner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cootner 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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