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Cotay Family History

Cotay 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: Cota, Coty, Gotay, Cotey, Coday, Conway, Cott, Cotta, Rota, Cogan

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Where is the Cotay family from?

You can see how Cotay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cotay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cotay families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Cotay's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cotay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotay 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 Cotay ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

What Cotay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Cotay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotay 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Cotay. 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 87 military records available for the last name Cotay. For the veterans among your Cotay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotay lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1996, in the United States, Cotay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cotay in 1975 was 51, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotay 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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