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Cotanch Family History

Cotanch 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: Coach, Catanach, Roach, Stanich, Cogan, Clinch, Conant, Constance

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Where is the Cotanch family from?

You can see how Cotanch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotanch family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotanch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Cotanch families living in North Carolina. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cotanch's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Cotanch families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotanch 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 Cotanch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cotanch. 50% of Cotanch 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Cotanch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Cotanch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotanch 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cotanch. 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 70 military records available for the last name Cotanch. For the veterans among your Cotanch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotanch lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Cotanch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cotanch in 1964 was 87, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cotanch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotanch 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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