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Coots Family History

Coots Surname Meaning

English: variant of Coote with post-medieval excrescent -s. Americanized form of German Kutz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Coots family from?

You can see how Coots families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coots family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coots families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Coots families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Coots's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coots families in 1911.
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What did your Coots ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Coots. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coots 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Coots. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Coots. For the veterans among your Coots ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coots lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Coots life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Coots in 1940 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coots 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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