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Cotaling Family History

Cotaling 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: Hotaling, Cooling, Colling, Codling, Catalina, Cataline, Catalino

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotaling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cotaling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cotaling. 100% of Cotaling men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Cotaling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotaling 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cotaling. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cotaling. For the veterans among your Cotaling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotaling lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1976, in the United States, Cotaling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cotaling in 1971 was 58, and 68 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotaling 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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