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Cotely Family History

Cotely 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: Cotey, Cokely, Conely, Lovely, Cote, Coley, Cottle, Coberly, Coney

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Where is the Cotely family from?

You can see how Cotely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotely family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cotely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cotely family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cotely's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cotely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotely 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 25 census records available for the last name Cotely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotely 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cotely. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cotely. For the veterans among your Cotely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotely lifespan?

Average Cotely life expectancy in 1967 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotely 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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