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Cotenoff Family History

Cotenoff 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: Potthoff, Romanoff, Conniff, Chernoff, Butenhoff, Antonoff, Dodenhoff

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Cotenoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotenoff 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cotenoff. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Cotenoff. For the veterans among your Cotenoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotenoff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Cotenoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cotenoff in 1977 was 81, and 69 in 1998.

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