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Cothom Family History

Cothom 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: Cottom, Cotham, Cotton, Bottom, Hotham, Gotham, Coto, Cothron, Bothum

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Where is the Cothom family from?

You can see how Cothom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cothom family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cothom families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Cothom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cothom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cothom 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 42 census records available for the last name Cothom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cothom 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cothom. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cothom. For the veterans among your Cothom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cothom lifespan?

Average Cothom life expectancy in 1977 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cothom 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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