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Cotaya Family History

Cotaya 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: Cotta, Kotara, Votava, Caya, Cota, Coty, Celaya, Gotay, Cotey, Antaya

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Where is the Cotaya family from?

You can see how Cotaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotaya family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cotaya families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Cotaya families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotaya's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cotaya families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotaya 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 61 census records available for the last name Cotaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotaya 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cotaya. 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 19 military records available for the last name Cotaya. For the veterans among your Cotaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotaya lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Cotaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cotaya in 1974 was 68, and 26 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotaya 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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