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Cotignola Family History

Cotignola 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: Vignola, Cotugno, Castagnola, Cortina, Zottola, Kotila, Coppola

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Where is the Cotignola family from?

You can see how Cotignola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cotignola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Cotignola families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cotignola's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cotignola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cotignola 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 Cotignola ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cotignola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Cotignola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cotignola 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Cotignola. 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 78 military records available for the last name Cotignola. For the veterans among your Cotignola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cotignola lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cotignola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cotignola in 1957 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cotignola

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cotignola 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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