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Cotest Family History

Cotest 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: Cott, Oest, Coates, Cote, Poteet, Cortes, Combest, Test, Cates

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotest 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 Cotest ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cotest. 100% of Cotest men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Cotest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotest 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cotest. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cotest. For the veterans among your Cotest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotest lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Cotest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cotest in 1985 was 47, and 75 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotest 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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